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OCt. 1, 1918.
My dear Mr. Allen: -
In relation to the child, Mary McLean: I do not
see that , under the circumstances, there was any course
other than that adopted t>5r you. Her mother may change
her mind and wish the little girl returned to the School,
iri which case I shall make sure that there is an understand-
i ng which will prevent a repetition of her present
proceeding. It seems a pity to disturd the child as
she would have deen just one year further ahead if
allowed to stay.
DR CHARLES P. BANCROFT. CONCORD
CHAIRMAN
MRS KATE HOWARD BROWN. WhiTEFIELD
MRS. MARY I. WOOD. PORTSMOUTH
HERBERT E. KENDALL. NASHUA
REV JOHN J. BROPHY, PENACOOK
CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
WILLIAM J. AHERN.
Secretary
Edward E. Allen,
Director Perkins
Watertown,
Esq. ,
Institution,
Mass.
glair loan of Charities auh Ci..mlimt
DR CHARLES P. BANCROFT. Concord
Chairman
MRS KATE HOWARD BROWN. WHITEFIELD
MRS MARY I. WOOD. PORTSMOUTH
HERBERT E. KENDALL. NASHUA
REV JOHN J. BROPHY. PENACOOK
CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
Mar ah 1., 1.919. ..
WILLIAM J. AHERN.
Secretary
Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perhins Institution,
7/at or town , Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
The law ir. New Hampshire provides that children in
charge of this Boai'd shall be placed with persons of the
same religious faith as the parents of s>.id children or
in institutions under the auspices of the religion of
the parents. Phis would indicate that such ohildren
should attend the church of which their parents are mem¬
bers. I ha e delayed answering your letter regarding
Arthur Hebert, as I wished to find out about his father.
I understand that Mr. and Mrs. Hebert v/ere married by
a Homan Oatholio priest and Mr. Hebert stated to Mr.
Van Vliet recently that he wa; a Catholic. I find that
two other children of this family, who are dependent,
are placed in Catholic Fames. Therefore , it would seem
that Arthur should attend the Homan Catholic Church.
Yours very truly ,
Secretary .
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Dm CHARLES P. BANCROFT. CONCORD
CHAIRMAN
HRS. KATC HOWARD BROWN. WHITEFIELD
MRS. MARY I. WOOD. PORTSMOUTH
HERBERT E. KENDALL. NASHUA
REV JOHN J BROPHY. PFNACOOK
CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
Mar v 17 , . 1919.
WILLIAM -I. AHERN.
SECRETARY
Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution for the Blind,
Via ter town, H . H.
My dear Mr. Allen: -
I nave Been trying to locate Mrs. Eajgan, But
so far without success. She has not "been at S09 Forth
Main street, Concord, for some months, and I am informed
that she has returned to her home in Mass.
Robert Eagan was appointed as a F. H. beneficiary
for the reason that his mother was here, employed as a
domestic, at the time of his appointment, but I do not
understand that she has ever claimed her home to be in
Few Hampshire,
It will be necessary to have further information
as to the settlement, if any, of the parents before
deciding what to do about the children. Can you make
any suggestion which will help locate either father or
mother?
Thanking you for any help you can give,
I am, Very truly yours,
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DB CHARLES P. BANCROFT. CONCORD
Chairman
MRS KATE HOWARD BROWN. WHITEFIELD
MRS. MARY I. WOOD. PORTSMOUTH
HERBERT E. KENDALL. NASHUA
Rev JOHN J. BROPHY. PENACOOK
CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
April, ll, 1.91.9,.
WILLIAM J. AHERN.
SECRETARY
E. E. Allen, Esq.,
Director Perkins Institution for Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen
This Board gives its approval to whatever operation
is required for tonsils and adenoids in the case of Robert
Eagan.
I have not located the mother, Mrs. Margaret Eagan,
Put a sister's address id as follows:
Mrs. James Cahill. 14 spring St.. Woburn . Mass.
It may be that through the sister of Mrs. Eagan, her
whereabouts may be ascertained.
Very truly
yours,
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g>tat? Snad nf (Eljaritirs an& (Ewmttnn
DR. CHARLES P. BANCROFT. CONCORD
Chairman
MRS KATE HOWARD BROWN. WHITEFIELD
MRS MARY I WOOD. PORTSMOUTH
HERBERT E. KENDALL. NASHUA
REV JOHN J. BROPHY. PENACOOK
CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
June 3, 1919*
WILLIAM J AHERN.
SECRETARY
Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution ,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear sir:-
Mr. Ahern is away for the National Conference
at Atlantic city, tout will return about the middle of the
month, and will arrange for the transportation of Arthur
Hebert.
Very truly yours,
State Board of Charities and Correction.
g>tat? ifoari. nf fflljaritttfs mb Cfl^mtinn
dr CHARLES P. BANCROFT. CONCORD
Chairman
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
MRS MARY I. WOOD. PORTSMOUTH
HERBERT E. KENDALL, NASHUA
REV JOHN J. BROPHY, PENACOOK
June 17, 1919
WILLIAM J. AHERN
SECRETARY
Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution for Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen
Will you Kindly see that Arthur Hedert is
ston for Manchester at
with a ticket and charging
the same to the New Hampshire account? The hoy will
de met at the train on its arrival in Manchester,
where arrangements have deen made for his summer
vacation.
Are there ary other New Hampshire pupils who
are not arranged for dy parents or friends? If so
provision will de made for them .
Thanking you for the favor of attention
to Arthur Hedert
I am
Very truly yours
Secretary.
Smttv xif (Mjaritt?fi mb (Stratum
DR. CHARLES P. BANCROFT. CONCORD
CHAIRMAN
CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
Ml M.iiTF. iioiiiftan nnr . . *rr
MRS MARY I. WOOD. PORTSMOUTH
HERBERT E. KENDALL. Nashua
REV JOHN J BROPHY. PENACOOK
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June 30, 1919
WILLIAM J. AHERN,
Secretary
Edward E. Allen, Esq.,
Director Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen: -
I thank you for your letter relating to Arthur
Hebert and others, and also for your kind invitation to
he present at the closing exercises of the School on Tues¬
day, the 34th, which it will he a pleasure to accept if
I find it practicable to arrange matters here in a way to
admit of my absence.
Will you send in the statement of Hew Hampshire's
indebtedness as soon as you can conveniently do so, as I
find it necessary to know where we stand on expenditures
for our deaf, dumb and blind children before the close
of the fiscal year.
With thanks for the favor
I am
Very truly vnnvs
g>tatr Snarl nf (Eljaritira aul CEn.rrrtiun
DR CHARLES P BANCROFT. CONCORD
Chairman
Hrr ■'atc ur'u/ADn ncmviii HmurfiEto
MRS MARY I. WOOD. PORTSMOUTH
HERBERT E. KENDALL. Nashua
REV JOHN J BROPHY. PENACOOK
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CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
July 26, 1919.
WILLIAM J AHERN.
Secretary
Edward E. Allen, Esq.,
Director Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mas 3.
My dear Mr. Allen: -
Investigating the case of Dorothy Smith, living
with her aunt, Mrs.. Addle Case, in Penacook, N. h. I find
that the home of the aunt is practically the home of the
child, and therefore it 3aems equitable that Dorothy should
he considered a New Hampshire beneficiary. I shall put her
on the list for appointment for the coming school year.
We have not heard from the McLeans in relation to
sending their daughter, Mary V. McLean, to Perkins the
coming school year. I shall ascertain if they desire to
have her appointed.
A3 soon as we have a full list of applications I
will inform you of the probable appointments to Perkins
Institution, provided you can receive them.
I am,
Secretary
State Umirft uf (Etjarittefi ani (Enrmtum
OR CHARLES P BANCROFT. CONCORO
CHAIRMAN
HERBERT E. KENDALL. NASHUA
Rev JOHN J. BROPHY. Penacook
Mrs. IVA H DREW. COLEBROOK
MRS ANNIE B. SHEPARD. E. DERRY
DR CHAS DUNCAN. CONCORD
Sec y State Board of Health. Ex-Officio
CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
August 30, .1920 .
WILLIAM J. AHERN
Secretary
Edward E. Allen Esq.,
Dirac tor Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen; —
Enclosed is a copy of information Plank
received from Mr. Joseph o. Vaill ancourt , who desires
to send his son, Maurice to your school.
If you can receive the hoy I will secure his
appointment for the eating school year.
When notifying me of your decision in this case,
please give date of opening of school in Sept.
very truly yours,
ecretary
g>tatr loarii af ffiljarit tea attft (Emmturn
DR CHARLES P BANCROFT. CONCORO
Chairman
HERBERT E. KENDALL. NASHUA CONCORD. NEW HAMPSHIRE
REV JOHN J. BROPHY. PENACOOK
MRS. IVA H. DREW. COLEBROOK
Mrs ANNIE B. SHEPARD. E. Derry
DR CHAS. DUNCAN. CONCORD ,
Secy State Board of Health. Ex-Officio 0©J-)X* • ly
WILLIAM J AHERN
Secretary
E. E. Allen, Esq.,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen; —
I have your letter of Aug. 31, saying
that you will receive Maurice Vaillancourt , who
accordingly will he appointed.
Am glad to have date of opening of school.
Most cordially yours, ,
Secretary
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Washington February 20,1919.
bureau of
War Risk Insurance
Perkin's Institute,
Watertown, Mass. In re: A-556,662,
Grimes, George Edward
Machinist's Mate.
Dear Sir or Madam :
This Bureau made a finding in the above
named enlisted man's claim, under date of December 21st, 1918,
whereby he was granted exemption from having to make com¬
pulsory allotment to his wife, Grace Louise Grimes, but asked
that an allotment be made for the benefit of his child, and
since it is not entirely clear from the record at hand as to
exactly who has the custody of this child, we will appreciate
it if you would advise us forthwithly if the child is in your
institution and, if not, was it evor in your care and if so,
when and who now i has its care and custody.
fou will find inclosed envelope which re¬
quires no return postage and we will appreciate an early
reply from you.
Very truly yours,
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SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Union Hospital. Fall River. Mass.
TELEPHONE 291
-~r. Rdw.ard L2. Allen,
Per’- ins Institution,
'Vatertov'n, lass.
Dear Sir:
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March ? 4, ?0.
.’Inclosed nlense find the two. additional nepers necessary for the
application of Popart ?. Rowden to ^erhins Institution.
She first papers ••'ere filed about ITov. 15. 1919. At- that tire
you advised us t. send papers enclosed.
In the meantime, -ass Ridgeway of the tlassachuse • ts School for
the Blind, made a visit to this hospital in the interest of starting
a Sight Savin,- Hass ir. hll River, and as%ed that Robert's name be
placed or. the list, -'e have not heard from -Li ss Ridgeway as yet and
T)r . Stansfield advises that we fi le the amplication at once.
Robert's mother
opportur- ty .
anxious to have him ir school at the earliest
her. 7 truly yours
Social Worker.
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SCHOOL
Boston, .Maxell. .15., . 1921. . 191
Superintendent,
Perkins Institution for Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir:
In one of the families of this district there is
a boy about five years of age who is totally blind. The
mother asked me recently if I knew of any place where
he could go to be educated, and I told her I woald
communicate with you.
They are in very needy circumstances and can do
almost nothing for the child at home. Is it possible
for him to be admitted to your institution?
Very truly yours,
r
William £. Ruesej.1
. SCHOOL.
Boiton, . j 19)21
Superintendent
Perkins Institute for Blind
Watertown ^ass.
Dear Sir,
The papers for the little boy concerning whom I wrote you came in
due time, and 1 thank you for your courtesy.
“'ince receiving them a friend of the family has been to see me
and informed me that arrangements had been made to have the child readmitted
to the Children's Hospital for the Blind which he has attended before.
It is therefore unnecessary for me to do anything more in the ma
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Dear Sir:
I have a little daughter six years old who has been blind almost
from birth. She seems to understand everything that is said to her, and
can speak a little in mono-syllables, but we have not been able to teach
her to ask questions or reply to them or to dress herself, or put words
together in sentences,
I have been advised that unless a blind baby is taught from its
earliest infancy by some one skilled to teach them, they will become
fee-bleminded and some have advised me to send her to a home for Blind
Eabies in New Jersey, While others tell me that a blind baby should be
left with its mother until it is able to dress itself and talk and ar¬
rives at sohool age,
I am writing for your opinion on this subject.
Her mother is not able to teach her as this is the first and only
blind baby we have ever had any experience with, and we do not under¬
stand the methods of conveying the correct impressions to her, or what
equipment is needed.
Are there any institutions in which a blind baby such as I have
described are received for training, and if so where, Do you receive
them? If so what is the probable cost for their maintaince.
Ur would it be best to employ a teacher skilled in training the kft
blind to come to my home and act as governess for her, and would a girl
graduate of some blind institution, who could see a little be qualified
for such work? And do you know of any such that you could reccommend
for the position, and her probable salary?
I am a poor man but am willing to make any kind of sacrifice for
my little daughter.
Assuring you that i will most sincerely appreciate any information
suggestions and instruction which you may kindly give me as to what is
best for me to do under the circumsrances and any other information that
will aid her mother and myself to properly teach her ourselves until we
can make the proper arrangements, and awaiting your early reply, I am,
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Division of Elementary and
Secondary Education
and Normal Schools
Frank W. Wright, director
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH, COMMISSIONER OF EOUCATION
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
October 11, 1920.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F . JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AGENTS
Hr. Edward E. Allen,
Director, Perking Institution,
Watertown, Hass.
Dear Sir:
I am enclosing a warrant authorizing you
to admit Earl H. Bletcher to the Perkins Institution
as a pupil of the Commonwealth.
Very truly yours,
Division of Elementary and
Secondary Education
Cfje d mmontoealtf) of jflassaci $ettsi
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AND NORMAL SCHOOLS
AGENTS
Frank w. Wright, director
■November 12, 1920.
Me.. Edward E. Allen,
Director, Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen
I am enclosing herewith a
warrant authorizing you to admit Olivina M.
Nadeau as pupils of the Commonwealth in the
Perkins Institution.
Very truly yours.
RIB/M
Division of Elementary and
SECONDARY EDUCATION
AND NORMAL SCHOOLS
®f)e ^ommontoealtfo of Jfflatfgai^asetts
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AGENTS
Frank W. Wright, director
December 6, 1920.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
irector, Perkins Institution,
■'■at er town, Mass
My dear Mr. alien:
•Ve are enclosing the applications of
Albert Turner and Mrs. Bertha Pollock for the instruction
of their children in the Perkins Institution. Both of
these applications have been approved by the Govenor.
Very truly yours,
v jmmontoealtf) of iflas&ac igetts
Division of Elementary and
Secondary Education
and Normal Schools
Frank W. Wright, director
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
December 24, 1920.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE O. KINGSLEY
AGENTS
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkins institute,
><atertown. Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
His Excellency the Crovernor has approved
the application of Mr. &eorge Carnes for the instruction
of his daughter, Florence, in Perkins Institute.
Very truly yours,
J. (7
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®fje mnmoiUuraltf) ot Jtlassa. usctts
Division of Elementary and
Secondary Education
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
state house, boston.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AND NORMAL SCHOOLS
Frank W. Wright, director
AGENTS
January 21, 1921.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkins Institute,
at er t own , Ma s s .
My dear Mr. Allen:
His Excellency the Governor has
approved the application of Mrs. Lucy R. Farnham for the
instruction of her daughter in the Perkins Institute.
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Very truly yours.
GHje ^ommontoealtfj of iHas&a jugetts
Division of Elementary and
Secondary Education
and Normal Schools
Frank W. Wright, director
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
February 26, 1921.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AGENTS
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I am enclosing the application of Joachim
J. Chombeau for the instruction of his son, Bertrand in the
Perkins Institution. This application has been approved by
his Excellency, the Governor.
Very truly yours.
J. <
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fEfje ommontoealtft of iFHa^sia a^ettss
Division of elementary and
Secondary Education
AND NORMAL SCHOOLS
Frank W. Wright, director
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
March 8, 1921.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I am enclosing herewith application of Mrs.
Annie Goodwin for the instruction of her son, Earl, in the
Perkins Institution. This application has been approved by
his Excellency, the Governor.
Very truly yours.
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)t C jmmontoealtf) of Jfflassai , asetts;
Division of Elementary and
SECONDARY EDUCATION
and Normal Schools
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AGENTS
Frank W. Wright, director
March. 24, 1921
Mr. Edward Allen,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I am enclosing the application of Mrs.
Busbyschell for the instruction of her daughter, Barbara,
in the Perkins Institution. This application has been
approved by his Excellency, the Governor.
Very truly yours,
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ML
Division of Elementary and
Secondary Education
and Normal Schools
frank W. Wright, director
Gimmtmmm'altlj of ilaBsarliusrtts
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON
PAYSON SMITH. COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
April 2, 1921.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Director, Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I am enclosing the application of
Armand Paquette for the instruction of his son, ^rmand,
in the Perkins Institution.
His Excellency the Governor has approved
this application.
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Very truly yours,
3T1 )t wommonfcuealtf) of itesac^asetts
Division of elementary and
Secondary Education
AND NORMAL SCHOOLS
Frank W. Wright, director
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AGENTS
April 11, 1921.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Director, Perkins Institution,
•Vatertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I am enclosing the application of Laurrie Silvia
for the instruction of his daughter Emma in the Perkins
Institution. His Excellency, the Governor, has approved
this application.
Very truly yours,
RIB/M
GTfje wommontoeattlj of iflassacuusetts
Division of Elementary and
Seconoary Education
AND NORMAL SCHOOLS
Frank W. Wright, director
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
STATE HOUSE. BOSTON.
ROBERT 1. BRAMHALL
HARRY E. GARDNER
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AGENTS
April 18, 1921.
Mr. Edward E, Allen,
Director, Perkins institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I am enclosing the application of
Charles M. Pratt for the instruction of his son,
Marston, in Perkins Institution. His Excellency
the Governor, has approved this application.
Very truly yours,
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Division of Elementary and
Secondary Education
and Normal Schools
Frank w. Wright, director
department of education
PAYSON SMITH. COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
state house, boston.
ROBERT I. BRAMHALL
harry e. Gardner
BURR F. JONES
CLARENCE D. KINGSLEY
AGENTS
May 20, 1921.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
ffatertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I am enclosing the application of Ralph M.
Thompson for the instruction of his son, Ralph L. In the
Perkins Institution. His Excellency, the Governor, has
approved 'this application.
Very truly yours.
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GIRLS’ PAROLE DEPARTMENT
MASSACHUSETTS TRAINING SCHOOLS
ROOM 159, STATE HOUSE, BOSTON. MASS.
TEL HAYMARKET 4600
Aug. 30, 1919.
Mr. Edw. E. Allen, Slip t . ,
Kindergarten *'or the Blind,
Vatertown, Mass.
Pear Sir:
I am considering the question of placing one of my wards
in the family of
Mias Nettie B. Vose ,
Kindergarten for the Blind,
Watertown, 'lisa.
to help with the housework.
A home in which the girl will come under the most whole¬
some influences, be happy, have kind and intelligent care and
moral training is desired. I therefore need to know the whole
truth about the character of the family. Will you tell me
frankly about all members of this household, and whether the
men are such that you consider it absolutely safe to place a
young unprotected girl in daily association with them?
Any information you may give us will be considered con¬
fidential .
Yours truly,
Superintendent .
Please write on reverse side of this sheet.
AMERICAN
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red Cross
REST STATION
Grand Central Terminal
NEW YORK
September 4th, J.919.
Perkin’s institute for the Blind,
Watertown,
Mass.
Dear Sirs:-
We are informed that a child about
eight years old, son of Mr. & %*s. George
E. Grime of New Bedford, Mass, is at present
in your institution.
We are anxious to know the present
address of Mr. Grime and write to ask if
you have this information on your records?
We received information in regard
to this hsyar case from the American Red Cross
at New Bedford, Mass. Any information you
can give us will be appreciated.
meb/mld
AMERICAN
Grand Central Terminal
REST STATION
NEW YORK
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September 11th, 1919.
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Edward E* Alien, Director,
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achusetts School for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir —
Y«e have your letter of September
5th and v/ish_to thank you for the address
of Mr* Geo. E. Grine. We are today writ¬
ing him at that address.
Again thanking you, we are,
Yeurs very truly
meb/ja
Director
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FRANK W. GOODHUE,
Superintendent.
IN ANSWERING REFER TO
No .
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
State Board of Charity
Division of State Adult Poor
STATE HOUSE
Leontine Lincoln, Fall River, Chairman
Chaki.es H. Adams, Melrose, Vice-Chairman
Charles R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratsheskv, Boston
Jeffrey R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robert M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
Miss Katherine H. Leonard, Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohasset
Boston °ct. 1,1918.
Mr. Allen, Supt.,
Perkins In3t. for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen : -
I have today sent Edna Dame’s application
to Waverly but fear there is little chance of her
immediate admission. I have also received word from
the family that they can no longer keep her in the home
and that she will have to be removed at once. This means
that she will have to go to Tewksbury unless you can pro¬
vide for her at your Institution.
Very truly yours,
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Special Visitor
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Superintendent.
IN ANSWERING REFER TO
No....
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
State Board of Charity
Division of State Adult Poor
STATE HOUSE
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Leonti ne Lincoln, Fall River, Chairman
Charles H. Adams, Melrose, Vice-Chairman
Charles R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratshesky, Boston
Jeffrey R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robert M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
Mies Katherine H. Leonard, Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohuset
Boston Oct. 3, 1918.
Mr. Edward E, Allen,
Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Boston, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen: -
Thank you for your willingness to accept
Edna Dame. I will write to he
accepted until the epidemic is
Very
FEB/G ,
r family that she cannot be
over.
truly yours,
Special Visitor
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
&
FRANK W. GOODHUE,
SUPERINTENDENT.
IN ANSWERINO REFER TO
No.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
State Board of Charity
Division of State Adult Poor
STATE HOUSE
Leontine Lincoln, Fall River, Chairman
Charles H. Adams, Melrose, Vice-Chairman
Charles R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratshesky, Boston
Jeffrey R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robert M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
Miss Katherine H. Leonard, Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohaisct
Boston
Jan. 25, 1919.
Mr. Chas. Allen,
Perkins Inst, for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen
I wish to make a final report to you
on Edna May Dame. She was committed to the School for
Feebleminded, Waverly, Nov, 30th through the Probate
Court in Chicopee Falls, her home.
I should have written you before
but have been waiting to hear from Chicopee . Falls Overseers
of the Poor who neglected to write.
Very truly yours,
^Cryit & ■
Special Visitor
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LUDLOW. MASS. Jan. - e' th lit 9
Edward E. Alien , Director ,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown Mass.
-near Mr /llen;-
I have just received a letter from Mrs C G Hinsdale,
of 31andford Mass, relative to one Emma Gray, who she has had in her care
for several years, The mother is dead and the father "a poor drunken fel-
low"deser ted his family years ago. There is no one to c~re for the child
and as she has become blind, or ngarly so "something must be done for her.
T was for thirteen years Gen. Agent for the Children's Aid but on the
3lst day of fee. 1917, T resigned, end am now rhief of Police ,fcr the
town of Ludlow. T am in no position to deal with this case, T will say
however that if there is no way that, she can be admitted to your school
then she should be committed to the cta.te Board as aneglected child.
You have some history of this family ^s one of the brothers has been
in the Cchool for treatment.! do wish that some arrangements could be
made for the childs own good. Mrs Hinsdale is 77 years of age , and ha.s two
daughters , "that you may have hoard s or. thing about. All very nice people
but unable to care for this cl ild.Tf you can suggest any thing that T
can do to help the matter along j will gladly do so.
T have felt for along time that it is a case , where you could do
more then any other institution can do.
very truly yours
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND GAME
LINUS LEAVENS. Commissioner
MONTPELIER
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OFFICE OF COUNTY WARDEN
Middlebury, vt„ Jan.24th-1921 . 19
Ur. Edward E. .alien.
Boston. Mass,
Dear Mr .Allen.
Uo doubt you are wondering why I have not replied to your
letter of several days ago, but it seems to bequite a complicated
affair to get hold of this child and have it work out for her best
good. I hope you can hold open the vacancy for her as I feel quite
sure that in time things will be favorably arranged; our Senator
is a Middlebury man ana has a personal acquaintance with the father
of Bliza and knows the worthlessness of him, he has taken the matter
up with our Governor (as our Legislature is in session now)the Gov,
stands ready to pay for her but the town of which her father is a
resident has to sign certain bonds, and he is of such a shifting
character it has not yet been determined where that is, now is it po¬
ssible to make any arrangements where by she can be kept at the school
the year round?as she must not be returned to her hone because of the
envirojiment that surrounds her, and she would be much better off at a
distance than near her home. in case she goes to the school what will
be needed for clothes, please state clearly all the requirments so that
we may know Just what to work on, address your reply to the Pres of our
Social Service Committee .Mrs. E. II. Saunders ,27 ,IToth Pleasant St .Middlebury Vt.
Very truly yours.
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Dr. W. S. Chapman
Physician and Surgeon
Redfield , South Dakota 0 C t/ 9 "til , 1 9 1 9 •
Edward E Allen
Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind
Watertown, Mass .
Dear Sir
We thank you very much for your letter and pamplets. With our
reading and investigations we are now begi ning to get some idea as to
how our boy ought to be educated.
We are just back from Minneapolis where we visited the public school
where they have several classes of deaf children, some small four year
old And up in a kiddergarten. We saw them teaching those little tots
voice and lip reading and it was wonderful how those little ones got
along. We noticed that those children had to rely considerable on feeling
with their fingars to get the proper sounds. Now we are satisfied that
our boy can get those sounds almost as well as those children could. We
had the teacher try him out. She placed his hands on her face and gave
the sound for m then his hands on our face and we gave that sound then
on his own face and_he surprised us by giving it . Same with other sounds
and then she tried e then combining m and e in me and he gave it.
We have been at this ourselves but in a haphazard way so far, but since
we got home 3 days ago we have tried him on apple, spoon, bread, dog,
and a few of the common words that he uses. We feel that with constant
effort that in a short time he would have a good start with voice work
and lip reading which goes hand in hand. He told me one day, placing
one hand on my throar and one on his own that"Noise goes right down there"
and at other times I have told him something with his hands on my lips
and he has listened carefully then said"What" and I would repeat and fte
would say "What" but the third time he would give it up as hopeless,
So you see that he has got the idea.
Now these past few days we realize more than ever that his voice work
should be kept up and names of objects kept up as he now knows them and
before he forgets. For this last week he has felt so good that he talks
fast and consequently runs his words all together and it is getting to
be a regular jabber with the result that his v/ords are unintelligible
and that he cannot no?/ get the right words for his wants.
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Tho at times Especially in the morning when he is fresh and more inclined
to try to be correct he talks just as plain as could be.
But the fact is that this past week his words are going fast and we
are heartsick over it. I hope it is not too late now to get at that
voice work and keep up as far as possible the words associated with certain
o^jectsh It will make it much easier for him later. He is just as bright
and lovable as any one could wish for and he will go far with proper
instruction. I enclose small picture of our boys. It is the little one
affiixftftd. who is afflicted.
Now we have discovered that when deaf children are first taught the
manuel alphebet and later lip reading that the fingers become the main
method of communication. But in Minneapolis they say they do as in the east
and refuse to allow fingers at all and concentrate on lip work. I understand
that Faribault , Minn, has always depended too much on the fingers and those
children did not do so well with the lip work. Anyway we saw some 12 year
old children educated at Faribault who did not do as well in their lip and
voice work as the little tots did. Now we feel that if It is possible to
have our boy started in with voice and lip reading with the idea of making
that our main method of communicating with him that in the long run it will
be the most satisfactory. I want yo\ir opinion on this.
These past two months we have had to neglect his teaching more or less
because we had no help and my wife has had her hands full with house work
and my hands have been full with my practice and we have both been too tired
all the time to get after it as we should and besides the financial drain
of the past few months has been such that we wished to play safe until we
knew better just where we were at. Now we feel that we know where we are
at and what we should do, and we want your opinion on the above lette/r
and we want to know whether It would be advisable to send my wife along
with the little Tad to you for instruction and what the expense would be
My wife would have to be constantly with him as he is so frightened if he
cannot-<*at all times tough one or the other of us. If he could have this
voice and lip work for a few motths with my wife with him then with the
good start that he would thus get and if the financial drain was too much
then he could be brought home and his teaching kept up for a while then
send him back again.
Dr. W. S. Chapman
Physician and Surgeon
Redfield, South Dakota
He has kept up his talking for six months now and I feel that it would
be a crime not to make a big effort at once to keep it up, especially
as he has the idea so well. And we need help on it, some one who
knows how and my wife with nothing to do but help keep it up.
He was four yeasB old last Apr 4th
I forgot to say that we believe that along with this voice and lip
work he needs the kiddergarten work for the blind, whatever that is
as we have not yet visited a blind school.
Please let us hear from you right away. You are a long ways away
but as near as I can find out you are the only institution to have
made any sort of a study on the deaf-blind. But I shall write to
our South Dakota state schools and see what they can offer tho I am
sure they have neither ever had a deaf-blind child to educate.
Thanking you very much I am
very sincerely
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Just now he had a new shoe in his hands and I placed his hands on my face
and said "Shoe" then on his mothers face and said "Shoe" then his hands on
his own face or lips to get him to say shoe. Each time I would have him
pat or touch the shoe. After the second trial he said" Brarid new one"
and we tried it twice more and then he told us"Dont want to" Evidently ge
got the idea. His memory is excellent, he never forgets when he wakes up
to ask for his pet toys, at first he kept them all under his pillow and was
so afraid that they would get away. His five small perfume bottles, three
pocket books, jack-knife, kite string. One perfume bottle missing and there
was a spell until we found it. I would try and give him things one at a time
but he would name them all over"And my jack-knife and my kite string and
my perfume bottle and one more and one more etc until all were there.
This boy has a start that Hellen Keller never did and we firmly believe
that with proper instruction he can go far and if he so desires he can go
as far as Miss Keller ever did. We are going to make it our one object in
life to get, for him whatever he wants if it is possible and if he wants to
become as well educated or be' ter educated we will see that he is if it is
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Mr. Edward E. Allen,
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Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen:
In consequence of your letter of December 3iin
regard to lack of room for cases about which we were
inquiring, they re re not presented to the Board at the
December meeting, and hence none of them hse been acted
upon as yet.
I have your letter of December 5th in regard to
admitting Caroline Laurenza. Before doing anything about
that case I need to ask some questions. I find that
Gladys Fanning did not go at the beginning of the year as
she was ill. Dr. Stone informs me that she is ready to go
now and I would like to know if there are vacancies for both
Gladys and the new case.
Please let me know as soon as possible
f -VTE OF RHODE ISLAND
CON .ISSIONER OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PROVIDENCE
January 10, 1920
Mr, Edward E, Allen
•director Perkins Institution
Watertown, Mass
Dear Mr. Allen:
In accordance with your letter in regard to our
state cases, I have notified Gladys Fanning and hope
that she went on Monday, January 5th.
At the meeting on Wednesday, Carolina. Laurenzo, the
other little girl^was recommended for appointment and I
have notified her people and hope she will soon appear.
Tony Santos, one of the little hoys, we are sending to
the Boston Kursery for the rest of the year and hope for
room for him with you in the fall.
Kindly let me know of the arrivals and the rates for
the school which they will'eS'teri that I may have the
appointments made out.
Very truly yours
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IOlUUSS May 23rd, 1919,
My dear Mr. Allen,
Your letters to Mr. Green regarding the
Ernest Smith, dear, and blind boy, are not quite clear
to me.
Enclosed please find newspaper account
of this unfortunate, orphan, homeless boy.
As President of the Board of the Missouri
School for the Blind, I have taken this child under my
care, and em endeavoring to raise enough money by pub¬
lic subscription to supply proper education.
I had Mr. Green, our Superintendent, write
to ask if you knew of a proper teacher for this boy,
and what it would cost, I understood from Mr. Green a
month ago that $700,00 would cover the cost of board,
clothes, and a teacher, (Miss Forbush) , at the Perkins
Institute for the school term, and that about $300.00
more would cover the cost of keeping Ernest Smith at
Perkins during the vacation months,
I do not quite understand from your letter
of May 14th to Mr. Green just what amount will be necess¬
ary to take care of this little fellow during the school
term, and also during the vacation term.
If you wrill write me stating how much it
will oost, I will be glad to take it up with those who
are helping me to care for the child, and I believe we
can send Ernest Smith to your Institute at once, upon
receipt of your information.
Mr. Green will take him there as he wishes
to have a visit with you before the Annual Convention in
Canada.
j P TIRRILL. P»e5ioint
M J. COLLINS. V Ppest S.L. WILLSON.
E T. WILLIAMS. Trias.
J.O KING. Asst.Trcas
W V SCHOLZ. See.
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ST. LOUIS. HOME OFFICE
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I take it that it will be satisfactory
to pay for this child's tuition and board by the month.
I am asking for this full information, as I am compelled
to lay all the details before those who are joining with
me in this charity of providing for this boy's future.
I think it would be best for you to pay
Miss Forbush directly, we sending our check for the
total amount each month.
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gins and when school opens again.
I think I had the pleasure of meeting you
at Colorado Springs last Summer during the Convention.
I married a Boston girl twenty three years ago; I know
as many people in Boston as I do in St. Louis. I shall
have the pleasure of a visit with you during August,
while I am in Boston for that month.
Yours truly.
Department of Pi
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Town of Westerly. Rhode Island
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MANUFACTURERS t
SHELTON, CONN.
Sept 11, 1920
E. E. Allen, Director
perkins Intitution & Mass. School
for the Blind.
Dear sftfertown» Mass‘
Replying to yours of the 9th, with to say that the order for
Indianhead coats was tatofen at the Boston Mat'l Dentist Convention.
There was no name, except Dentist.
Trusting that this is the necessary information, we remain,
Yours very truly,
COHEECTICUT COAT & COVER 00.
TELE PH C N E
EACH 4 3 0 0
CONRAD & CO..INC.
RETAILERS OF
WON EN S MISSES’ & CHILDREN’S APPAREL
25-27-29 WINTER STREET
BOSTON February
Seventeenth
1919
Mr. E. E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir;
In connection with the opening of an account
with Miss Margueritte Wheaton, lerkins Institution, ..stertown,
we are referred to you as being in a position to advise
concerning her financial standing and credit eligibility
and shall appreciate and consider confidential anything
you may be able to tell us which will aid in establishing
the account.
JKK/CRD
Yours respectfully,
APPAREL SHOPS
TELEPHON E
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CONRAD Sr CO., INC.
RETAILERS OF
WO M en's m i sses’ & childrens apparel
25-27-29 WINTER STREET
BOSTON February
Twenty-first
1919
Mr. Edward. E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
W at e rt o wn , Mass.
Dear Sir:
In connection with the opening of an account
with Mrs. Charles IToyes Brown, ITo. Main St., Attleboro,
we are referred to you as being in a position to advise
concerning her financial standing and credit eligibility
and shall appreciate and consider confidential anything
you may be able to tell us which will aid in establishing
the account.
JHK/CRD
Yours respectfully,
School Department
Amherst, Mass., _ April XL 1 92 1
J. O. COOK
SUPERINTENDENT
PRINCIPAL OP HIGH SCHOOL
Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Sirs:-
ve have in the pul lie schools of Amherst a child, eight years ol<j.,
first grade, of very poor parentage who is totally Blind in one eye and
has a vision of only 20/70 in the other. The parents have separated
and some disposition has to he made of the children. But a grandfather
and uncle are willing to he responsible for the child during the
summer and vacations and the father will lookafter his expenses.
It seems a very worthy case. Can you accept him?
Very truly yours.
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PERKINS INSTITUTION
AND MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL
FOR THE BLIND. .
EDWARD E. ALLEN. Director.
WATERTOWN. MASS. -January 28, 19 IS.
Oscar S. Creele.y, M. D. ,
128 Mt. Auburn St.,Waterto
E-ear Dr.Creeley:-
I am sending
Howland touching the physical
old boy who was in Miss Voss’
I shall be glad to hear from
returning at this time. Miss
enclosed, has been and is muc
this boy.
Very truly yours,
wn.
you herewith a statement from Dr. Joseph B.
condition of Sebastian Gomes, a ten-year-
s family for auout a week in September, 191«.
you as to whether or no you would approve his
Ridgeway, whose accompanying letter is also
h interested in having another chance for
Believe me,
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Boston, Jan, 25, 1919
Dear Mr, Alien:
Enclosed please find an official report of negative
Kasseriuann Tsst on Sebastian Gomes, This is the second negative
test the boy has bad. He is in very excellent physical condition
and anxious to get started in school, I have had him boarded in
Boston and under medical treatment for many months.
Trusting that you will be aols to receive him very soon.
Truly,
(Signed) Ida E, Ridgeway,
Supervisor of Work for Children
COPY
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Jan, 25, 1919
Miss Ida E, Ridgway,
Commission for the Blind,
4 Park St,, Boston, Mass,
Deer Miss Ridgway:
On Jan, 1919, Sebastian Gomes, had a Wassermann test
taken. The result was a Negative report.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) Joseph B, Howland,
Acting Resident Physician,
214 Salisbury Street
Worcester, Mass.
March 11,1812.
Mr. Edward Alien, Supt.,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass,
Dear Mr, Allen,
I am desirous of entering Rosamond for
the Spring Term at Perkins. She is doing Fifth Grade
work. Her teacher. Miss Griffin, visited and talked
with Miss Buck early in the year, and planned her
course accordingly.
Will you kindly write me your terms for
Rosamond, and when you wish her to begin. Also give
me any instructions to be followed connected with
her entering. I wish to arrange so that she may
continue with her piano lessons. This is her third
winter under Miss Kennedy. Also I should like to
bring her home each Friday Night till Monday Morning.
In +hic way her clothes and laundry cauld be attended
to at home.
I think I have mentioned Rosamond's
coming to Perkins this Spring to you before, and I
should like permission to have her visit the Fifth
Grade with me before becoming a nupil.
Awaiting your reply, I am
Very truly yours.
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Worcester, Mass.,
314 Salisbury Street
A or 11 3,121s.
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins institution,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen,
I received your favor of the 14th ult.
regarding Rosamond's entering Perkins for the snring
term, but wished to visit the school before replying.
I am very glad that I did so, as I understand condi¬
tions far better than perhaps I should have, had I
corresponded further on the matter, and also Miss
Buck saw and talked with Rosamond, who was with her
tutor. Miss Griffin, and me.
They all were surer! sed to find my
little girl so large, and she really is too far
advanced to go into Miss Lane's department. She has
nearly completed her fifth grade work. Since the
Fifth Grade building is filled, Mr. Critchley and I
have decided to keep her at home the remainder of the
year, and I now ask that you reserve for her a nice
place ahead,-, then she will enter the Sisth Grade
next September, if all goes well.
you speak of Rosamond's handwork. She
has had clay work, finger weavlndon cardboard looms,
such as delis hats and hammocks, and she knits.
She is Just beginning to sew, and since she is not
corning to you, I hope to arrange for her and her
sister to have the Swedish movements of Physical
Culture this spring.
I will file the application papers
before next fall, and will you tell me who your best
specialist is. I shall be obliged to have her
examined for the report, and prefer to have one who
may see her later know of her through myself. I mean
ofcourse your ophthalmologist .
Thank you for your Interest, and I trust
that you will approve of our decision.
Very truly^yours.
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Park Building Company
Main and Franklin Streets
Worcester Massachusetts
OFFICE OF
President and Treasurer
September 13,1918.
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins institution,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen,
we have your favor of the 4th, and note that school
commences on Wednesday, the 17th. we are Planning to bring Rosamond
the afternoon of Tuesday, that she may be on hand and miss none of
the early instructions. She has never been to school before, so we
think it wiser to let her become accustomed to her surroundings
quietly and without any hurry, as might be the case the next day.
we are still at our summer home in Gloucester, and
exoect to be till the 22nd, for which reason, and again that she
may thoroughly learn her way about, we will not bring her home at
the end of the first week, but will begin to do so Friday, the 26th.
We trust that our olans meet wilbh your approval.
Enclosed olease find check for $50.00, the first
Payment for this year.
Very truly yours.
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Philip L. Spalding, '92, Vice-Chairman
Henry S. Thompson, '99, General Manager
R. B. Batchelder, '13, Secretary
H arvard
Endowment Fund
Executive Coin wit to
Abraham Koshland, 90
Robert Homans, *94
Robert H. Hallowell, '96
Philip S. Dalton, *98
Edward L. Logan, '98
Howard Coonley, *99
Robert H. Gardiner, Jr„ '04
Greater Boston District
Offices: 95 Milk Street, Room 33
Telephone, Fort Hill 4900
October 9, ISIS Boston,
COMMITTEE OS 1?0MEN OONTRJBUTORS
My dear Sir:-
Fcr the rurpose of sending circulars regarding
the Harvard Endowment Fund, '.'.'ill you kindly help us out
by sending us the addresses of the ladies listed below,
who, '.ve understand, are contributor to the Perkins In¬
st itut ion :
Mrs. M . T. Abbot
Mrs. Mil' iam E. Coxe
Me shall appreciate your courtesy in this matter,
Your 3 very truly.
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Dear Sir:
Your letter of June f?8hd ia received, and I
adnit I am at a loss to understand the attitude taken
in regard to Catherine.
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'.'e all realize the.' Catherine i: Ter;- glow in a
great many things, principally in using her hands, and we
it that this handicap 1
, . the Ovor-indulgehc of. lily in tot lett Lnj
her do i .ore fra herself, or alluring her to attend
school before this past year • These two drawbacks have
made this yea' a hard cm fr;- Catherine, hut I feel sdre
that, after another year of school life, (were she r?r-
■ " t.tr +n reJv.vr :), sin s.r - do or '-'•cl o . ’ and
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hi on, arid trust ' 1 vide
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HARVEY S. GRUVER
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS
John F. Gannon
Alice L. HARRIS
Walter S. young
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ROOM 14. CITY HALL
WORCESTER. MASS.
Aug. 11, 1919.
YiT. Eduard .'.lien,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, ’lass.
],Iy dear Kr. .illen:
I am enclosing an application for the admission of
Eleanor E. Edwards, together with the doctor's certificate. I lack
the preliminary application, but happen to have this in my possession.
Can you take the child when your school opens in September? She has
never been to school.
Very sincerely yours.
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OFFICE OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Mar. 3, 1919.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
c Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:-
I suppose Mrs. Bartlett must have ac-
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quainted you with the reasons which made it
necessary for Helen to leave Perkins. I need
not tell you how I felt in the matter, so far
as Helen's education and opportunities at
Perkins were concerned. As I said to Mrs.
Bartlett, I was quite sure that I was doing
Helen a great in justice^by taking her away,, hut
circumstances have arisen over which I had no
control, and I was obliged to act as I did.
In looking over your letter of January
9th I note that you said that tuition for
Helen was to be at the rate of $35 per month,
and I should therefore like to inquire if
there is any refund to be made from the $50
which I remitted.
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wishes, believe me,
Cordially and sincerely yours,
Suntan Protrrtiu? (Mrrr
OF THE CIVIC LEAGUE
AND
Probation (JDfturr
Mrs. M. Trench
Perkins InSti tilt ion
383 Boylston Street
Boston, Mass.
Dear Sir:-
AbuiBnnj (Cmnmittrc
Miss Ida Mason, chairman
Miss Diman
Miss Agnes Storer
Miss Harriet E. Thomas
Miss E. W. Yardley
Mrs. B. B. H. Sherman
Mrs. Wm. Sims
Mrs. Stanley J. Hughes
Mrs. E. Campbell
Mrs. O. STRAUB
Mrs. S. C. Josephs
MRS. J. N. BROWN
©fficr: 1 (Colonial &trrrt
NEWPORT. Rhode Island
Phone 2392
Office Hoursi
9 to 4
ilirlrn ill. Linrry. &rcrrtartj
November 14, 1919
I nm Interested in Mrs. Nina Costa and vrould like to know if
you would consider taking into your insitution her son, Walter Costa,
2 years old — blind from syphilis. I understand that the child has been
in the Home for Blind. Babies in Bos. before. We have no such home in
this state and would be very glad if you could take him. If not, perhaps
you cou/ld suggest a home where he could be admitted.
Very truly yours.
ou
Protective Officer
CHARLES M. EVANS
SOUTH HAMPTON. N. H.
TEL. 139-3
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SOUTH HAMPTON, N. H.
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
(Eltr (Cmumtnmu'altl) of Hlai ;Ijusrtta
Lkontink Lincoln, Fall River, Chairman
Charles H. Adams, Melrose, Vice-Chairman
Charles R. Johnson. Worcester
Abraham C- Ratshhsky, Boston
Jeffrey R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robkrt M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
Miss Katharine H. Leonard, Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohasset
JAMES E. FEE, Superintendent
10624
'(7)oilan. . April 30, 1-
IN WRITING PLEASE REFER TO NO.
Ur. Edward E. Allen,
Direotor,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I write to acknowledge receipt of your
letter of April 33 containing information to the effect that
Mr. Frank Kret of 66 Seventh St., Fall River, has made
application for his daughter Amelia who is in your school.
We are willing to make the necessary
investigation of the father’s home, provided in your opinion
the child could be placed in the community. Recognizing as
we do the need of special care in the case of a child who has
only partial vision, I am at a loss to determine whether or
not this girl oould properly be placed in a school where the
children have perfect vision.
May I have your advioe in the matter, and
we will then take it up with the father.
Yours very truiv.
Bur t ,
WAK/L8
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
®fjc Commontoealtf) o' Haggacfmsette.
Lbontinh Lincoln, Fall R1 hairman
Charles H. Adams, Melrose tice-C hair man
Charlbs R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratshbsky, Boston
Jeffrey R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robrrt M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
Miss Katharine H. Leonard, Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohasset
STATE BOARD OF CHARITY
Division of State Minor Wards
STATE HOUSE
JAMES E. FEE, Superintendent
IN WRITING PLEASE REFER TO NO.
i. AML 'ffioAton, . 4MM d, 319X9
Watertown, Maas.
Daar Stri¬
fe have in our car® a boy named
Arthur Hatoh, bora in stoneham May 20th,
1914. Slnoa coming to us ho has boon at
tho State Infirmary for whooping oough and
diphtheria and since then has remained
there en account of hie blindness.
Dr. Hichols, however, feels that
it ia a mistake te keep him there longer
and that he should have some ohanoe of
being taught something useful.
Would it be possible for him to
be admitted to your care?
84 if.
Supt
JER:E»D
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Lbontinr Lincoln, Fall Iv Chairman
Charles H. Adams, Melrose, fice-C hair man
Charles R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratshesky, Boston
Jki'i'rby R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robert M. Mrrrick, M.D., Boston
Miss Katharine H. Leonard, Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohassct
JAMES E. FEE, Superintendent
Commontucairt) c flas&icfjusetts.
STATE BOARD OF CHARITY
Division of State Minor Wards
state house
IN WRITING PLEASE REFER TO NO
1Q6M
&o4ton, June 11, 1919
Mr, Allen, Supt.,
Perkins Institution for Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir
A final examination of Am¬
elia Kret's eyes was made at the Mass.
Eye and Ear Infirmary and the report of
the doctor was to the efieot that with
glasses about to be provided, her vision
will be so improved that Perkins Insti¬
tution will be no longer advisable.
We will, therefore, at the close of the
school year, June 24th, make other pro¬
vision for her.
We are much pleased with the
all round general improvement in the child
sinoe placed with you.
MHTrEFD
MEMBERS OF THr ’’OARD
Lhontinb Lincoln, Fall Ri\ Jkairmam
Chaklbs H. Adams, Melrose, Vic*- Chairman
Charles R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratshbskv, Boston
Jbpprby R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robert M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
Miss Katharine H. Leonard, Springfield
B, Preston Clark, Cohasset
STATE BOARD OF CHARITY
Commontoealtf) o. ^dassacijufietts
Division of State Minor Wards
STATE HOUSE
JAMES E. FEE, Superintendent
IN WRITING PLEASE REFER TO No.
3670 &Mton, Ootobwr 14, 1919
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Secretary and Director,
Perkins Institution for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.'.
My dear Mr. Allen;*
Both John Patrick and Robert
Joseph Eagan have been accepted by this depart*
ment, and froa to-day nay be considered as
State Wards. We are to*day notifying Mr Ahearn
of the New Hampshire State Board of Charity, to
this effect.
Youre very truly.
OMU
MEMBERS OF THE "'OARD
®fje Commontocaltf) of Iag£acIjujSetts
Lhontinb Lincoln, Fall Rivt uitrman
Charles H. Adams, Melrose, Vict-C hair man
Charles R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratshbsky, Boston
Jeffrey R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robert M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
Miss Katharine H. Leonard. Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohasset
JAMES E. FEE, Superintendent
STATE BOARD OF CHARITY
Division of State Minor Wards
STATE HOUSE
IN WRITING PLEASE REFER TO No.
•Cotton, Got. 16, 1919 •
Ur. Edward E. Allen,
Dir. Per kins Institution,
Watertown, Hass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
Acknowledging your faror
of the 15th Inst., I hand you herewith
application in the matter of Robert J. Egan,
signed as requested.
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MEMBERS OF THE r*OARD
®fje Commontocattfj of TasKacfjugcitsi.
Lbontinb Lincoln, Fall Ri? hairman
Charles H. Adams, Melrose, Vice-Chairman
Charles R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratshbsky, Boston
Jbffrby R. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robert M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
ftjiss Katharine H. Leonard, Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohasset
JAMES E. FEE, Superintendent
STATE BOARD OF CHARITY
Division of State Minor Wards
STATE HOUSE
IN
WRITING PLEASE REFER TO NO
<3901
£fio<iton, 0Ot • 21, ISIS.
Mr. Edvard E. Allan,
Perkins Institute
Watertown, lass.
Dear Sir:
Your letter regarding Joseph
Thibeault received. Mr. Wine ton, in
whose care the boy has been, informs me
that It wae understood between Miss Hughes
and him last June that Joseph would not
return.
Miss Hughes felt that the boy
was unable to learn enough to warrant
keeping him at school.
Yours truly.
JJW/DMh
Supt.
VLi)t Co^montoealtlj of JHasisiadju^^ttsi
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
DIVISION OF CHILD GUARDIANSHIP
STATE HOUSE
ROBERT W. KELSO
Commissioner
JAMES E. FEE
Director, Child Guardianship
IN WRITING PLEASE REFER TO NO.
Boston,
/3/d, .
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Mr. Eduard E. Allen
Perkins I rtitution
"V ter town, Hess.
Dear sir - ’"ill you kindly send
e catalogue of ; ur school
for the Hind.
I "believe IfR. Irwin spoke to you
in regard to my nephev;
Burton Einkel tein, eight years
old, totally lind, who is attend¬
ing • if. lie school, and whom ■ are
desirous of sending to „ ur school.
I elrll appreciate any information
you -all give regarding your
school, and trust to hear from
you soon. Thanking you in advance,
Very respectf ullj yours,
L. T : elc'man
0626 Orville ? v
level nd, Ohio
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Union School District
HOLLISTON MEDWAY SHERBORN
SUPERINTENDENT’S DEPT.
Holliston. Mass.,
Aug. 2, 1920
Perkins Institute,
Watertown, Mass .
Dear Sirs;-
Mr. Harry Fletcher, Lover's Lane, Medway, Mass., has a boy,
Earl, born January 22nd, 1909, who is practically blind and unable to
do any work in the Public Schools.
Will you please send the necessary papers to him in order that
application mav be made for his admission to your Institution.
Yours truly.
_ Ut/tsisv-
Superintendent, of Schools
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MARGARET FOLEY.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER.
INSTITUTIONS DEPARTMENT
CHILD WELFARE DIVISION.
Room 805, City Hall Annex. Boston. 9 Mass.
June 24,1921.
Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perlcins Institution and
Mass. School for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
My Dear Mr. Allen
Thank you for your letter of June 22nd. I have
had Er ed Keller's eyes examined and new glasses furnished hy the Eye and
Ea r Inf irma^y . If agreeable to you, I feel that if Fred could remain at
your school this year it would he of great benefit to him. I hope that
his glasses will he of help to him this summer.
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Edward E. Allen, Esq..,
Director, Ferkirs Institute for the Elir.d
Wat e r t o wn , Mas s .
Dear Mr. Allen
T have your f s^or of R»pt, ll+.b. and in reply would
say that Cyril Gee w s "born in May 190?, that he entered this school
Hov. 14th., 19 17 and tvia+ his progress in school and other work has
beer, far from satisfactory. He is a boy that enjoys good health and
hr- s s -ol^aeirp manner but intellectually he is backward end has never
been able to take our graded classes, I hope if he i"*s to the Perkin's
you may be able to do something def ini+° for him.
O'r school reopens on Saturday, Sept, 18th, with every
prospect of the number of pupils being equal to that of before the
Explosion. We are gradually pulling out of difficulties and the
outlook is more encouraging than it has been Pec, 6th, 1217,
With kindest regards, believe me
Yours very truly,
436 Public Street.
Providence, Rhode Island.
January, 99, 1919.
My dear Mr. Allen;
My attention has »een called through one of the branch
libraries of the city, to a boy named John Crappowitch. He is attend
inf, school, but has very defective sight, and the librarian concluded
that he had attended a school for the blind, as he asked for Braille
books. Before looking up the case, I thought I would inquire of
you if the hoy had attended Perkins, and if so, whether ©r not he
h*L been dismissed because of too much sight, or for any other reason.
It is so hard to get accurate information from such people, that I
^ill be very grateful if you will lot me know about the boy, prorid —
he has been a pupil at Perkins.
I was sorry to 1 earn^ that the work of the school had been
interrupted because of Influenza. I hope conditions are much better
by this time.
Yours sincerely.
X . Eunice French
Mr. Fdwerd F. Allen.
Secretary of Board of Trustees
of Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind.
Watertown, Massachusetts.
Dear Mr. Allen; At the annual meeting of the Perkins Insti¬
tution Alumnae Association, held Thursday, June third, it was the
unanimous desire of the members present that the gymnasium at the
kindergarten should be named the Colby Gymnasium, in memory of Miss
Jennie }'. Colby. It was voted that this desire should be expressed
to you, with the request that you should bring the matter before the
trustees of the instituion.
The members of the association would be pleased if there might
be this lasting memorial to Miss Colby at the school which she was
so proud tc claim as her alma mater, and as she so dearly loved
little children, and did so much her them, this seems a peculiarly
fitting tribute.
Feeling assured of your interest, T am.
Yours sincerely,
Funic a French.
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Recording Secretary
Mrs. Homer Gage
8 CHESTNUT STREET
WORCESTER. MASSACHUSETTS
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GOVERNOR
HARVEY E. GOODE LL
SECRETARY OF CIVIL S MILITARY AFFAIRS
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MONTPELIER
March 8, 1919
Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution & Mass School for Blind
Watertown, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Allen:
Replying to your letter of March 4 in re
Mrs. W. B. Kelley of Derby, Vermont, I wish to say that
periodically an attempt is made to have the State pay her
duaghter ' s tuition. Whether they write twice or thrice, we
will be obliged to comply with the law and refuse to give
state aid for this girl, as her parents are amply able to
provide all her needs.
Respectfully yours.
PERCIVAL W. CLEMENT
GOVERNOR
HARVEY E.GOODELL
St TARY OP CIVIL 5 MILITARY AFFAIRS
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MONTPELIER
September 30, 1919
Edward E. Alien, M. D.
fupt. Perkins Institution & Mass. School for the Blind
Watertown, Massachusetts.
My dear Dr. Allen:
Enclosed herewith is designation to Perkins
Institution of Horatio W. Hendrick of Lunenburg.
Enclosed also are application of this boy
and ophthalmologist's report in the case.
If you will admit this boy, please notify
his father, L. W. Hendrick, South Lunenburg, Vermont,
when to bring him to your institution.
Respectfully vours
STATE OF VERMONT
COPY
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
October 9 , IS 19
Ur- D. C. Adair’s
185 Unin 8t. , 8, Weymouth, Mass.
Dear Sir:
Your letter of October 7 and completed
application in the case of Lyman Adaras are received at
the governor' a office this morning.
The governor's designation of this boy to the
Perkins Institution has been sent to the sohool today, and
you may take the boy to the school at any time that Dr. Allen
will admit him.
Respectfully yours,
HARVEY E. GOODELL
Copy to Dr. Allen
PE RCIVAL W. CLEMENT
GOVERNOR
HARVEY E.GOODELL
RETAPY OP CIVIL S MILITARY AFFAIRS
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MONTPELIER
November i. ISIS
Fdward F. Allen, "upt.
Perkins Institution St lass, chool for the Blind
F^ter town, i&ot-achu setts
My dear Mr. Alien:
Mindly a.ivi - i: yea hav? roc .. y,
about nine years, from this State.
this year, vill you kindly reco;- rend another school to vh'oh
may send cur blind beneficiaries?
Reo;. ectfully yours
PE PCI VAL W. CLEMENT
GOVERNOR
HARVEV E.GOODELL
(ETARY OP CIVIL & MILITARY AFFAIRS
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MONTPELIER
December 37, 1919
Edward. E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution for the Blind
Watertown, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Allen:
Enclosed herewith is designation to the Perkins
Institution of John Kenneth Naatz of Newbury. Ophthalmologist's
report in this case is also enclosed.
You will kindly notify the interested persons when to
send this boy to the school. Enclosed herewith is card for the
purpose of notifying this office when he is admitted.
Respectfully yours
PER CIVAL W. CLEMENT
GOVERNOR
HARVEY E.GOODELL
_ RETARY OF CIVIL. & MILITARY AFFAIRS
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MONTPELIER
November 30, 1930
Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution & Mass. School for the Blind
Watertown, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Allen:
Re Mertie L. Coburn
Enclosed herewith is application of Mertie L. Coburn
of Wallingford, Vermont for admission to Perkins.
Do you wish to admit pupils during the school year,
or would you recommend that their admission be delayed until
the beginning of a new year? We will await your advices
before acting upon this case.
Respectfully yours
FRANK W. GOODHUE.
SUPERINTENDENT.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
State Board of Charity
Division of State Adult Poor
STATE HOUSE
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
leontine Lincoln, Fall Rlrcr, Chairman
Charles H. Adams, Melrose, Vice-Chairman
Charles R. Johnson, Worcester
Abraham C. Ratshesky, Boston
Jeffrey r. Brackett, Boston
Miss Mary A. Barr, Boston
Robert M. Merrick, M.D., Boston
Miss Katherine H. Leonard, Springfield
B. Preston Clark, Cohaaset
#V‘ WHEN REPLYING
PLEASE REFER TO
FILE NO.
5 5775
BOSTON September 4, iyi9.
Perkins Institution for the Blind,
Boston, Mass.
Gentlemen
We are interested in the case of Mrs. Lydia
Ingersoll, fllO Maplewood Avenue, Gloucester, who, v/ith
her dependent children, is receiving relief under the
Mothers' Aid law.
We understand that the daughter, Dorothy, is
blind, and attends your school. Will you kindly furnish
us with any information in regard to this case which you
think might he of value to us, and oblige
Yours respectfully.
3RK/B3
Superintendent
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BOARD OF MANAGERS
MARTIN .T. COLLINS, Prks., St. Louis
GEORGE T. LEE, Vick Prks., Van Burkn
OTTO W HAMMER. Skc., St. Louis
COLLINS THOMPSON. Trkas.. St. Louis
,T. W. CHARLES, . - . St. Louis
4iitssmtrt §’cltiuil for tlic
3815 Magnolia Avenue
S. M GREEN, Superintendent
St. Louis, Mo., _ May *s i9?n
Mr K.E. Allen,
Director of the Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Wat e rt own , Mass .
Dear Mr Allen,
I an quite sure that Mr Wolfe and Mr Collins will
both he very glad to have Ernest with you another year. Your
letter is quite reassuring about the progress he has made.
I ar. very glad his egoistical "complex" .is being resolved into a
more easily managed condition. I wis.h very much that I might
see Ernest and talk with Miss 1’orbush for I am sure he is a
difficult problem in many ways. I am glad she has not despaired
of him this winter.
We are closing early this year on account of the present
high cost cf "potatoes". Our Commencement Exercises are on
the 2.4th. I am enclosing the programmes of two of our graduates'
recital s .
"rith very kind regards,
T an,
Very sincerely 3
ST T PER I TITETJDEFT
BOARD Ob' MANAGERS
MARTIN J. COLLINS. Prks . - St. Louis
GEORGE T. LEE. Vick-Prks., Van Buren
OTTO W. HAMMER. Sec.. - St. Louis
COLLINS THOMPSON. Trcas . St. Louis
J. W. CHARLES St. Louis
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3S1S Magnolia Avenue
S M. GREEN, Superintendent
St. Louis, Mo.,
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ALFRED M. COATS
PRESIDENT
PRESTON H. GARDNER
TREASURER
JOHN P. FARNSWORTH
CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE
VICE-PRESIDENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alfred M. Coats
John P. Farnsworth
Prof. Henry B. Gardner
Preston H. Gardner
E. Tudor Gross
Arthur Henius
James A. Kinghorn
Hugh F. MacColl
John H. Mason
Paul C. Nicholson
Dr. Jay Perkins
Judge Frederick Rueckert
Henry D. Sharpe
Philip B. Simonds
Mrs. Howard O. Sturges
Arthur A. Thomas
Mrs. Thomas H. West
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1D9 liaaljtitgtmt Stmt
Union 1350
Mrs. Edward S. Cheney
Judge John Doran
Pres. W. H. P. Faunce
Judge Frederick Rueckert
Samuel H. Tingley
E. FRANCES O'NEILL
GENERAL SECRETARY
December S,1S18.
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director ,
Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass .
Dear Sir: v
We are very much interested in Sadie Rose who 'is a pupil at
your school. I wonder if you would be kind enough to write me as to
Sadie's work in the school. I am anxious to know whether or not she
is doing work that is satisfactory to you and would also like to know
how long she will remain at the institution.
Assuring you tnat we will appreciate your reply, I am,
Yours very truly.
'VVy
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JOHN P. FARNSWORTH
CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE
ALFRED M. COATS
PRESIDENT
PRESTON H. GARDNER
TREASURER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Helen C. Cham
Alfred M. Coats
John P. Farnsworth
Prof. Henry B. Gardner
Preston II. Gardner
E. Tudor Gross
Artuur Menus
James A. Kinciiorn
Hugh F. MacColi.
John II. Mason
Paul C. Nicholson
Dr. Jat Perkins
Judge Frederick Rueckkrt
Henry D. Sharpe
Philip B. Simonds
Mrs. Howard O. Sturgrs
Arthur A. Thomas
Mrs. Thomas H. West. Jr-
PrmtiiiiHtrp
^orirtu for (irriaitijing (ftjarity
1 DU Haahinytint Street
uJrlrpbmtp. Union 135U
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Prof. Henry B. Gardner
Judge Frederick Rueceert
W. H. P. Faunce. D. d:,ll.d.
Mils. Edward S. Cheney
Philip B. Simonds
E. FRANCES O'NEILL
GENERAL SECRETARY
December 30,1918.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge your letter of December 13 in regard to Sadi9 Rose.
I am very glad to hear that she is progressing well and that she is an attentive
and obedient child.
I note what you say in regard to her special! zing in some particular
line and working for self-support and helpfulness to her family. I have talked
with Sadie's mother and it seems to us that it would be an excellent plan for the
child to specialize.
Sadie h as two sisters and a brother. The sisters are now old enough to
work but the brother is only 11 years old. Mrs. Rose hereelf is not strong and has
recently gotten into difficulty and is expecting another child. There seems no
question but what Sadie should, if possible, be made at least partially self-support¬
ing and we would be very glad to have you suggest some line in which she might
specialize. Her mother has nothing whatever to suggest. I feel that you
know the child's capabilities much better than I do.
Yours very truly.
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District Secretary.
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JOHN P. FARNSWORTH
CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE
ALFRED M COATS
PRESIDENT
PRESTON H. GARDNER
TREASURER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hri-fn G. Chase
Alfred M. Coats
J ou n P. Farnsworth
Prof. Henry B. Gardner
Preston H. Gardner
1£. Tudor Gross
Ahthuh Hknius
James A. Kinchorn
IIucu F. MacColl
John II. Mason
Paul C. Nicholson
Dr. Jay PF.niciN8
Judge Frederick Rubckkrt
IIknry D. Sharpe
Pniup B. Simondh
Mrs. Howard O. Sturgks
Arthur A. Thomas
Mrs. Thomas H. West. Ji«.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
■Prmriftmtrp
for ODrgam^tng (Eharitg
403 South Main St.
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Prof. Henry B. Gariinkh
Judge Frederick Rukcerrt
W. II. P. Facnce. D. D..LL.D.
Mrs. Edward S. Cheney
Philip B. Simonds
Utrlrjibnnr. Union 1350
January 25 , 1919.
E. FRANCES O'NEILL
GENERAL SECRETARY
Mr. E. E. Allen, Director,
Ferkin3 Institute for the Blind,
Watertown, R. I.
My dear Mr. Allen:-
I sun wondering if in the rush of work my letter of December
30th in regard to Sadie Rose has been overlooked. At that time I wrote you
in reply to your letter of the 13th that the child's mother would be very glad
if some plan could be made for her to specialize in some line in which she could
become partially self-supporting. Mrs. Rose had no suggestions to make as to
what the child should do, and I thought the matter would be better left to you.
I would be glad to hear what plan you think would be best
to make for this child.
Very truly yours.
Distri'ct Secretary
M.G./McH,
233 Pal ner St
New Bedford, Mass.
Mar. 27, 1921.
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Mr. E. F. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen,-
We are very glad to have you use the money for the Grimes Boy.
V'e are glad to help out any of the children from our own city.
Very, truly yours,
Mary E. Grieve,
Chairman, Cora. Blind
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OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN
A. P. hannum. Chairman
Provincetown, Deo. 8th. 1920.
Hr . Edward It • Allen,
VJatert own , ha s s .
Dear Sir:-
Your letter of yesterday is just received.
Yours of November 17th. was received and inadvert-
ly mislaid. I hasten to say that any reasonable
bill incurred in supplying the needs of Antone Carlos
will be paid at once by us.
Please send to Poor Department, Province town.
Yours very truly.
DR. H. H. HASKELL
28 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
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10 Holcomb Street
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
GORDON HICKS, Suphinundint
North Hero, Vt., Sept. 1, 1919.
pear Mr. Allen:
V/hile enroute from Hartford to North Hero, I stopped over night with
Friends in Middlebury, Vt . In talking about our school, the people
with whom we were staying told of a little blind girl who lived up in
the mountains some distance from the village. I thought that the case
was interesting and so we went up to see her. She is apparently very
normal and ought certainly to have a trial at least in a school. Her
mother has deserted her and her father while apparently a respectable
mar;, was at first very unwilling to listen to anything which would sep¬
arate him and his little daughter. I did. rry best to present the advan¬
tages for the child, arid I think he will consent to her going to a school
if he is approached -judiciously. His negative attitude is caused I
think rrom the fact that the child was sent recently to a hospital in
Burlington -for an operation from which he was led. to believe that sight
would result. This was not the case and he is rather suspicious now
when people talk about the prospects of doing anything '’or the girl.
I took the name and address of a school teacher who lives in the vicin¬
ity and who is interested in doing anything possible ■f'or the little
girl. She has prowi serf to do all she can to help in the matte*1 of
obtaining the father's co-operation. The child is in her ninth year.
I think and as stated shove is apparently normal when judged by her
disadvantages of environment. I happen to know the superintendent of
the hospital where the operation referred to was performed and I am
today writing him with the request that he furnish you with the inform
at ion regal'd ing same.
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r.ot. hr'O’A just what arrangements Vermont makes for its blind but
1 ^ 't.n.'fcf? n.TrnT*nrm% i o+ &o >> i a v*v» * •» -
I think that, a certain sum is appropriated "biennially ^or the purpose
of sending to outside institutions those who cannot, receive training;.;
here in the state. I an writing the state authorities ^or inf omr.tion
on this point. In oxther, however, that no time he lost, and if you
think befit, please mail application blanks to the child's father, Tru¬
man Bernard, Rip\on, Vt. and also to rs. M. Mson Day., Rip ton, Vt.
The latter is the school teacher mentioned above, and in case the -father
should fail to respond to your letters, Mrs. Da?/ can take up the matter
if she is iupplied with the proper information. Her husband has a
car and will be glad to go up into the wilds after the little girl.
Please pardon the looks n;> this letter. I am writing on an o’ •* machine
which dates hack to first principles in the typewriter world.
Sincerely yours,
("Jordon Hicks.
CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR THEf INO
10 Holcomb Street
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Gordon Hicks. Sup««.n
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CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
10 Holcomb Street
HARTFORD. CONNECTICUT
GORDON HICKS. Supkhintcndcnt
September 8, 1919.
Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Uy dear Mr . Allen:
I wrote you last week regarding a little girl
in Ripton, Vermont, I have since learned of a boy twelve
or thirteen years of age, Maurice Jacobs of Waterville,
Vermont, about whom Borne inquiries should be made I think.
I understand that this boy was a pupil in the
Brattleboro school for three years, and it may be that
you know of the case. Judging from the other members of
the family, we do not think that he iB strikingly normal,
although I have not seen him and know nothing of his
ability.
The mother, Mrs. Frank Jacobs, is willing that
he should attend school if the opportunity is afforded.
We are planning to open next week Wednesday.
I think we shall have a full school.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely yours,
Super intendent .
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CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
10 Holcomb Stacct
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
GORDON HICKS. Sumkintinoint
November 18, 1919.
Director Edward E. A.llen,
Perkins Institution for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I have your letter of the 14th concerning Hedwig Leonowicz
who was a pupil here last year and whose return we have Been urging
since the opening of the session.
In order that you may understand fully the circumstances
let me as Briefly as possible tell you of the facts which have led to
the child's remaining at home, and probably to the application which
you have received.
Hedwig came to us at the opening of school a year ago. She
was decidedly undernourished and very slow in getting her start. Whan
the Christmas holidays came I hesitated about letting her go home, but
finally did so. She returned promptly and seemed to take hold of
her school work better and better until the close in June when she was
doing good work. Unf ortunately, she contracted a case of psoriasis
in May which promised to assume a rather malignant form. We treated
her during the remaining weeks of school, and I wrote her people re¬
garding the doctor’ 6 wishes for her care. I rather expected that her
stay at home would not be helpful in curing her trouble which is so
much a result of poor or unbalanced diet. We heard no more of Hedwig,
despite inquiries, until one of our pupils brought word that she did
not intend to return because she was sick. I took up the matter with
Mr. Ryan who has been working at it 3ince the opening of school when
opportunity permitted.
Your letter was my first intimation that anything serious
had developed regarding this child, and I could not understand the
reference to a crippled arm of which I had no knowledge. Yesterday
I went to Bridgeport and called upon the parents and the charities
organization now interested in the case. The affair of the crippled
arm is not at all in evidence. The girl seems to have recovered
entirely from the skin trouble. Her parents, who can not speak
English to any degree, were led to believe that Hedwig* s troubles
were all brought on by a pupil here who had "beat her every day with a
big stick."
The result of my visit seems to be that the child will re¬
turn to us this week. I can not understand the officials of the
Charities Bura4BLgiving credence to such a tale, if they did; but they
seem now to be very anxious to have her come back to us.
I did not mention your having written me nor my knowledge of
their having written you. I hope this little girl will return; if she
does not, however, I hope she will go to you for she is bright and
should be in school every day.
I trust I have not unduly bored you with these details, but
I feel you can act more intelligently if you know all the facts. I
thank you for writing me as you did for it has served to clear up
the whole business. With best wishes, I am Q^jJxcJU^ '%*-***
CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
10 Holcomb Street
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
GORDON HICKS, Supmintmoint
January 8, 192C.
Mr. EAward E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
In September, 1919 I wrote you regarding a little girl
living at Middlebury, Vt. whom Mrs. Hicks and I visited through inform¬
ation given us by friends of ours living there. I find a letter from
you under date of Sept. 15, 1919 in which you stated that you had made
some inquiries regarding this child. Since that time I have had several
letters from Mrs. Chaffee of Middlebury in which she has told me of
her attempts to get the father of this child to do what is best for
her. I received the enclosed letter to-day and am taking the liberty
of forwarding same to you. I also enclose herewith a copy of my reply
to Mrs. Chaffee.
I believe there is no question, at least there is none
in my mind that this child is normal mentally. She impressed both
Mrs. Hicks and me as being even above the average. Her home conditions
are about as bad as they could be and she ought to be in school. As I
indicated in my letter to Mrs. Chaffee, if you find it impossible to
receive this child, I shall be glad to see what I can do though I
question whether the state of Vermont would be willing to pay four hundred
fifty dollars to us for her training here.
I shall be interested to know what disposition is made
of the matter and shall appreciate your informing me.
Sincerely yours,
Superintendent.
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January 8, 1921.
My dear lira. Chaffee:
I hare your letter concerning the little girl about whom we have had
aoroe correspondence. I am forwarding your letter to Mr. Allen together
with an explanation concerning it. I am sure that there is aon-e good
reason for the delay you note regarding your letter to VTr. Allen about
this matter. Vr. Allen is deeply interested in serving all who need
what his institution can furnish. It is very likely that hi3 school is
full. There waa a time last year when he was obliged to refer appli¬
cations to this institution on account of lack of room at Perkins.
I am sure you will hear from him shortly regarding the child. In
looking over my correspondence in this case, I find that he ha3 written
me stating that some steps were taken last year or rather in 1319 look¬
ing to the admission of ISliza. Should you find that Mr, Allen is
unable to receive this child and the state is willing to pay four
hundred fifty dollars per year, I shall he glad to take up the matter
of receiving her hara. «"*»!• sum is I think than i.^ asked by
Mr. .Allen’s institution and if he can receive her, it will be much more
satisfactory for her to go there.
Kindly let me know what arrangements are decided upon as I a:; much in¬
terested t at. the child should attend some school.
Cordially yours.
Cordon Hick".,
Super! nt.en^snt.
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SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
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Bear Sir,
I am enclosing the papers for Philomena Sclpiome
who was discharged from thejhospi tal ye r ter day ana for
whom you promised to keep a vacancy for the next two
v/eeks.
I appreciate your cooperation and am most grateful
for your interest in my little girl.
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April 5, 1921 ♦
Superintendent ,
Perkins institution for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir:
I am writing you in behalf of a Mr. Joachim Chambeau of
308 balem bt., Lawrence , Mass, whose eight year old son, Bertrand has
been blind for a year.
The case was reported to our office to-day by one of the pub¬
lic health nurses who met the case in her visiting.
The child was operated on about a year ago for a growth on the
brain. The growth was successfully removed at the Peter Bent Brigham
Hospitl in Boston and the child has since been blind.
Mr. Chambeau is anxious to have the aboy attend a proper school.
He is an only child and because of his affliction and its recent oc¬
currence the child has not been able yet to adjust himself to the new
situation.
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able
I believe Mr. Chombeau has been to the Perkins to see you; but
the nurse today that he thought the case must have been forgotten,
sure it has not, and may I hear from you soon as to when you maybe
to receive the boy? Thank you.
Very truly yours.
>-»ecretary
OFFICE OF
SUPERINTENDENT
School Department
Medford, Mass., June 1, 1921*
Perkins Institute for the Blind
Watertown Mass.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send us a report of Albert Turner
of 14 Wareham Street, Medford, who attended your ungraded
school in the fall of 1920? We are very anxious to have
as complete a report aa possible concerning his conduct,
progress, etc., also the report from your Psychologist.
Thanking you in advance for an early reply, I am
Very truly yours,
Mary C. Hoisington,
Dictated. Instructor in Hygiene.
ELLEN T. HOLLAND
SECRETARY
OFFIC
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JURS: 9 TO lO A. M. 3 TO 5 P. M.
Lawrence Catholic Charities Centre
GLEASON BUILDING. 351-353 ESSEX STREET
Dr. Edward E. Allen April 7 1921,
Perkins Institution
and Massachusetts School
for the Blind
Dear Dr. Allen
Your letter of April 6th received, I wish to thank you
for you co-operation in the case of Bertrand Chombeau. The hoy will
be ready to go tbethe institution on Saturday April 9 1#21.
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Mr. Edward E. .Alien,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
Please wire collect when school closes.
(Signed) Naooieon Jefferson,
176 Smith St.
THE BOARD
PHILIP T. H. PIERSON. BENNINOTON
CHAIRMAN
FLORENCE M. CORRY, MONTPELIER
CHARLES TUXBURY. WINDSOR
THOMAS MAONER, BURLINGTON
KIRK L. ELLSWORTH. JEFFERSONVILLE
STATE OF VERMONT
BOARD OF CHARITIES AND PROBATION
WILLIAM H. JEFFREY, SECRETARY AND STATE PROBATION OFFICER
MONTPELIER
March 31, 1921
CHARLES A. SMITH
FIELD DEPUTY FOR MEN
AQNES ROBERTS
FIELD DEPUTY FOR WOMEN
LENA C. ROSS
FIELD DEPUTY FOR CHILDREN
ANNA R. MCMAHON
FIELD AGENT FOR CHILDREN
Edwin E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institute
Watertown , Mass.
Dear Sir:
I shall arrive at your institution with Eliza
Barnard as per arrangement s made vdth the Executive Department
of Vermont, Tuesday afternoon, April 5, If my train is on
time, I shall arrive before six o'clock. I regret that I cannot
get there earlier in the day, but it is impossible to leave
Middlebury, Vermont, until a little after nine o'clock.
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THE BOARD
PHILIP T. H. PIERSON. BENNINGTON
CHAIRMAN
FLORENCE M. CORRV, MONTPELIER
CHARLES TUXBURY, WINDSOR
THOMAS MAONER, BURLINGTON
KIRK L. ELLSWORTH, JEFFERSONVILLE
STATE OF VERMONT
BOARD OF CHARITIES AND PROBATION
WILLiAM H. JEFFREY, SECRETARY AND STATE PROBATION OFFICER
MONTPEUER May ^ 1S31
CHARLES A. SMITH
FIELD DEPUTY FOR MEN
AONES ROBERTS
FIELD OEPUTY FOR WOMEN
LENA C. ROSS
FIELD DEPUTY FOR CHILDREN
ANNA R. MCMAHON
FIELD AGENT FOR CHILDREN
Dr. Edward E. Allen
Perkins Institute for the Blind
Watertown, Massachusetts
Dear Doctor Allen: -
I am in receipt of yours of May 13 in re Eliza Barnard, and note
that she needs an operation for diseased tonsils, and that you are
asking for permission to include her with others for necessary medical
and surgical care - and you have such permission.
I also note what you say regarding her vacation, and I have taken
up the sarnie with interested parties, and will communicate with you
again in a few days.
Very sincerely yours.
Secretary
WHj:w
THE BOARD
THOMAS MAGNER, BURLINGTON
CHAIRMAN
t
CHARLES A. SMITH
FIELD DEPUTY FOR MEN
PHILIP T. H. PIERSON, BENNINGTON
FLORENCE M. CORRY, MONTPELIER
CHARLES TUXBURY. WINDSOR
KIRK L. ELLSWORTH. JEFFERSONVILLE
AGNES ROBERTS
FIELD DEPUTY FOR WOMEN
ANNA R. MCMAHON
FIELD AGENT FOR CHILDREN
LENA C. ROSS
FIELD DEPUTY FOR CHILDREN
STATE OF VERMONT
BOARD OF CHARITIES AND PROBATION
WILLIAM H. JEFFREY, SECRECTARY, EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND STATE PROBATION OFFICER
MONTPELIER O 1 Q91
June 2, 1921
Dr. E. E. Allen
Perkins Institute
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Doctor Allen: -
Again referring to your letter of May 13 in re Eliza
Barnard, in your letter you say:
"If it meets your wishes, we can place Eliza with
some of her school mates in a summer camp conducted
by one of our excellent and trustworthy teachers,
at a cost of five dollars ($5) a week for the
twelve weeks' vacation. Please let me know whether
this is satisfactory to you. Our summer vacation
will begin about June 19."
This will be entirely satisfactory and you may send the
bill at five dollars either to me or direct to the Executive
Department .
Thank you for your kindness in this matter.
WHJ :W
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JORDAN MARSH COMPANY
BOSTON
DATE 11-25-18
A 111
. Miss Marguerite Wheal on .
Perkins Institute Watertown Mass
REFERS US TO YOU FOR INFORMATION WHICH WILL ASSIST US IN
GRANTING CREDIT. PLEASE ADVISE US AS TO THE RESPONSIBILITY,
ETC. ANY INFORMATION YOU GIVE WILL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY TROUBLE YOU MAY TAKE
AND HOPING TO RECIPROCATE, WE ARE
YOURS RESPECTFULLY,
JORDAN MARSH COMPANY
ANSWER
JOF JAN MARSH COM. 'ANY
BOSTON
DATE
10-18-19
AH1
. Mrs Jose-p-hine -M-Hill .
Perk ins Inst for the - • ■ Blind.. . Wate rt own- . . Mas s
REFERS US TO YOU FOR INFORMATION WHICH WILL ASSIST US IN
GRANTING CREDIT. PLEASE ADVISE US AS TO THE RESPONSIBILITY.
ETC. ANY INFORMATION YOU GIVE WILL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY TROUBLE YOU MAY TAKE
AND HOPING TO RECIPROCATE, WE ARE
YOURS RESPECTFULLY,
JORDAN MARSH COMPANY
PLEASE ANSWER BELOW
JORLAN MARSH COMPANY
BOSTON
DATE 2-2-20
A 111
. Miss Lou ise L Spenc e r .
. Warren. .Mass .
REFERS US TO YOU FOR INFORMATION WHICH WILL ASSIST US IN
GRANTING CREDIT. PLEASE ADVISE US AS TO THE RESPONSIBILITY,
ETC. ANY INFORMATION YOU GIVE WILL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY TROUBLE YOU MAY TAKE
AND HOPING TO RECIPROCATE, WE ARE
VERY TRULY YOURS,
JORDAN MARSH COMPANY
PLEASE REPLY BELOW
JOi.DAN MARSH COMPANY
A 111
BOSTON
DATE
5-19-20
. Lizzie R K-insma n .
. Per kins . Inst "/atcrt own Mass .
REFERS US TO YOU FOR INFORMATION WHICH WILL ASSIST US IN
GRANTING CREDIT. PLEASE ADVISE US AS TO THE RESPONSIBILITY.
ETC. ANY INFORMATION YOU GIVE WILL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY TROUBLE YOU MAY TAKE
AND HOPING TO RECIPROCATE, WE ARE
VERY TRULY YOURS,
JORDAN MARSH COMPANY
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FEDERAL BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
DIVISION OF REHABILITATION FOR DIS¬
ABLED SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AND MARINES
WASHINGTON
June 16, 1920
Edward Allen,
Perkine Inet. for Blind,
Watertown, Maes.
Dear Sir:
Your nane has been submitted to us as one who can
give us information concerning Mary M. Hallett
who is interested in an important position with the
Federal Board in connection with the vocational re¬
habilitation of disabled soldiers and sailors.
All those engaged in this work nust be industrious,
earnest, tactful, have good judgment, and excellent
standing as men in their communities . 'Chile the ed¬
ucational and technical qualifications for the several
lines of work would be variable, only men of 'excellent
character can hope to succeed in any of them.
we ask that you fill out the enclosed blank care¬
fully, giving us the information which you would like
to receive if you had the responsibility of appoint¬
ing these men? Your reply will be held as confiden¬
tial material.
Thanking you for your courtesy, we are
Very truly yours.
Chief, Division of Rehabilitation.
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Executive Secretary
MISS MARGUERITE BOYLAN
(llathnltr (Eltaritable lurrau
INCORPORATED
ROOM 203 MEIGS BUILDING
REV. MATTHEW JUDGE
Director
Office Hours :
4 - 3
Acting Secretary
MISS VICTORIA LARMOUR
Bridgeport. Conn. liov. 10, 1919.
Superintendent ,
Perkins Institute,
Watertown, Hass.
Dear Six's:
V/e are interested in a little girl named
Hedwig Leonovics, ten years old, who is "blind and whom
we entered last year in the School for the Blind, tford*
During her stay in this school, the child became very
nervous, and lost the use of iter left arm. Corresnondence
with the school brings out that while it is not certain, it
is very possible that the child’s arm was injured by another
child in the school who was very erratic in her ways. Because
of this injury received while the child was in the school,
the parents of the child are entirely unwilling to have tier
return there. At tiie present time, the child is at home, not
attending any school. Would it be possible foi a ran ements
to be made for Hedwig to be admitted to your school? What
would be the terms ■ nd conditions?
Miss *lsie Simmonds of vour faculty is a personal
friend of mine and through her, 1 i tvr been so much impressed
wit the work of your school that I should be very much pleased
if Hedwig could, be admitted there.
Trusting to receive a favorable reply. soon, I remain.
Very sincerely yours.
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COUNCIL CHAMBER
COUNCILORS
Fred w Bunker, north anson
CHAIRMAN
EDWARD F. GOWELL. BERWICK
GEORGE W NORTON. PORTLAND
FRANK B. NICHOLS. BATH
ALTON E. FARNSWORTH. BROOKLIN
NORMAN H. FAY. DEXTER AUGUSTA 0O "fc • 1918*
ASHLEY ST CLAIR. CALAIS
Mr. Edward. E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution and Massachusetts
School for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir:-
Mrs. Charles Dore, of Do. 55 Sidney Street, Bangor,
wishes to place her seven-year- old child in some institution
for the blind. Have you ever heard of this case? I know very
little about it, but judge that the child is not very far
advanced. If he is too young, or too backward, to enter your
Institution, we will probably send him to the Boston Institution
for Blind Babies for a time. Perhaps it would do no harm to
send Mrs. Dore a blank for making application for admittance
to your Institution.
Yours truly.
c del be tier,
igor to Governor and Council,
State of Maine
COUNCILORS
Fred W bunker. North Anson
CHAIRMAN
Edward f. Cowell, Berwick
GEORGE w. NORTON. PORTLAND
FRANK B. NICHOLS. BATH
ALTON E. FARNSWORTH. BROOKLIN
NORMAN H. FAY. DEXTER
Ashley st Clair. Calais
COUNCIL CHAMBER
AUGUSTA Dec. 14, 1318.
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution and Mass. School for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir: -
The matter of admitting the child of Mrs. Charles
Dore to your institution will be taken up at the meeting of the
Council next week, and I think it will have favorable considera¬
tion.
In the case of Mary Elliott, we shall be very glad to have
you provide a boarding place for her during the vacation at
Christmas time, and the expense of same can be included in your
general bill.
Yours very truly.
Messenger to Governor
and Council.
P. S.- I would suggest that you forward your bill
covering the time to Jan. 1st as soon as practicable.
The board of the Elliott child had better be included
in this bill.
COUNCILORS
EDWARD F GOWELL, BERWICK
Chairman
GEORGE W NORTON. PORTLAND
Walter E. Plummer. Lisbon falls
Willis E. Swift, Augusta
Elmer s. Bird. Rockland
georce w. Stearns, Millinocket
clarence A. powers, fort Fairfield
State of Maine
COUNCIL CHAMBER
augusta Jan. 5, 1920.
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Inst, and Mass. School
for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir:-
Your letter of Dec. 30th in relation to Walter
Berube, 35 Railroad Alley, Lewiston, was duly received, and
the case will be investigated within a short time.
Yours truly.
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COUNCILORS
EDWARD F. GOWELL BERWICK
CHAIRMAN
GEORGE W. NORTON. PORTLAND
WALTER E. PLUMMER. LlBBON FALL*
WILLIS E. SWIFT. AUGUSTA
Elmer s. Bird. Rockland
GEORGE W. STEARNS. M ILLINOC KET
CLARENCE A. POWERS. FORT FAIRFIELD
State of Maine
COUNCIL CHAMBER
AUGUSTA Fet). 11, 19 BO.
Hr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution and Massachusetts
School for the Blind,
Wa te r town , Mas s .
Dear Sir:-
Referring to correspondence in the case of Walter
Berube, of 35 Railroad Alley, Lewiston, I find that blindness
appears to be his greater disability, and the Governor and
Council have passed an order authorizing him to enter your
Institution. I understand that it will be necessary for him
to have some slight operation performed before he can enter,
and there may be a delay of a few weeks.
Will you tell me the date to which the tuition of Desaleina
Miniutti of North Berwick has been paid by the State of New
Hampshire. I understand that this family v/ill probably remain
permanently in the State of Maine.
Yours truly,
v _
r,"issen."er to Governor and Council.
COUNCILORS
State of Maine
EDWARD F. GOWELL. BERWICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
CHAIRMAN
George w. Norton, portlano
WALTER E. PLUMMER. LISBON FALLS
WILLIS E. SWIFT. AUGUSTA
EL«B S. 8IR0, ROC«U«H AUGUSTA M&X Cl 5, 1 J BO ,
GEORGE W. STEARNS. MlLLINOCKET
CLARENCE A. POWERS FORT FAIRFIELD
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution and Massachusetts
School i'or tns Blind,
Water town , Mass .
Dear Sir:-
Walter Berube, So Railroad Alley, Lewiston, has
recovered from a recent operation lor adenoids ana is ready
to enter the Perkins Institution at any time. His father
will probably want a few days' notice as he is employed by
the railroad ana wishes to apply for free transportation,
which he feels that the railroad will probably give him.
Yours truly,
rnor anc
COUNCILORS
State of Maine
EDWARD F. GOWILL. BERWICK.
CHAIRMAN
GEOROE W. NORTON. PORTLAND
WALTER E PLUMMER. LISBON FALLS
WILLIS E. SWIFT. AUGUSTA
ELMER S. BIRD. ROCKLAND
GEORGE W. STEARNS. MIL LI NOCKET
Clarence a. powers. Fort Fairfield
Council Chamber
AUGUSTA Aug. 30, 1920.
Mr. Edward. E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Inst, and Mass. School
for the Blind,
Wa t er town , Mass.
Dear Sir:-
Mr. Charles VVinton of Woodfords, Maine, desires to
send his son, Henry W. Winton, to your Institution and states
that he ha filed an application. Will you kindly let me know
if the same is satisfactory.
Yours truly,
G. W. Leadbetter,
Messenger to Governor and Council*
5801 KENWOOD AVENUE
CHICAGO
Mrs. Frank R. Lillie would like to know if
Perkine Institute could lend their former pupil,
Karl Lillie, the same kind of slate Karl used
last summer at Woods Hole. Please reply to Mrs.
Lillie at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Karl sends
his regards to the school.
June 8th, 1818.
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Union Hospital. Fall River. Mass.
TELEPHONE 291
November 7, 1919.
Mr. 3dward 3. Allen,
"Director of Perkins Institution,
Mass. School for the Blind,
•atert own , Ma 3 s .
"Dear Sir:
I am enclosing an apoli cation for admission for Bobert
Bowden of 1065Rodman Street, Pall P.iver.
Bill you kindly let me know i it will be possible to
to your school at an early date?
Very truly yours,
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admit him
COUNCILORS
EDWARD F. OOWILL. BERWICK
CHAIRMAN
GEORGE W. NORTON. PORTLAND
WALTER E. PLUMMER. LISBON FALLS
WILLIS E. SWIFT. AUGUSTA
ELMER S. BIRD. ROCKLAND
GEORG* W. STEARNS. MlLLINOCKET
CLARENCE A. POWERS. FORT FAIRFIELD
State of Maine
COUNCIL CHAMBER
augusta Dec. 8, 1919.
Hr. Edward. E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution and Mass. School
for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please forward an application Blank to
Earmidas Berube, 35 Railroad Alley, Lewiston, Maine. We have
been informed that he desires to send his boy, ..'alter Berube,
to your Institution as a beneficiary of the State.
Yours truly.
Committee on State Beneficiaries
and Pensions.
The best reading for
THE GREATEST NUMBER
AT THE LEAST COST"
OREGON STATE LIBRARY
SALEM
Cornelia Marvin. Librarian
February 12th, 1919.
PerkinD Institution of Massachusetts,
School for the blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Gentlemen: Attention of Manager,
We have a request from the mother of a three year old blind child
for a book which will help her to teach that child at home, ell that she should
know before she is old enough to come away to a blind school. The people in our
school are not familiar with the literature of this subject and I should be very
grateful to you if you would tell us what we ought to have in a State Library to
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Mr. Edward E. Allen
Director of Perkins Institution
and Massachusetts School for the Blind
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
Your Special ‘Del ivery letter advising
me of John's illness is at hand and I will say that I
was very much relieved to learn that his temperature
is again normal as Miss Hughes card gave it as 104°
I am very grateful to you Mr. Allen for
your interest in John and approve of your sending him
to the hospital, the very step I would have taken had I
been there myself.
Trusting that he will soon be him¬
self again and thanking you’ for your many kindnesses I
remain.
Verytruly yours
P.S. Will it be possible for you to find out if John
will be able to come home Friday or Saturday as arranged
with Miss Hughes?
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LICENSE NO. G-06803
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EXECUTIVE OFFICES-PITTSBURGH, PA.
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Oct. 5, 192 0.
Mr. .Edward E. Allen,
Director Perkins Institution for t?ne Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed “lease find the within application duly
signed and trust it will receive proper attention.
We had Been authorized to send this to you by
Miss. Mary G . Knap .
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CLERK AND PROBATION OFFICER
JOHN E. MILES
viBtrirt (Court of Plymouth
CIVIL SESSIONS
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
CRIMINAL SESSIONS
DAILY
HARRY B. DAVIS, JUSTICE
SPECIAL JU8TICES
MORTON COLLINGWOOD
JOHN P. VAH EY
Plymouth, ilaaaarljuBfltH
April 11,1919
Edward E. Allan. Esq.,
Direct or, Parkins Institution and Massachusetts School
for the Blind. Watertown. Mass.
Dear Sir :
In Re matter of admission of a pupil.
We have had on a suspended sentence- of fine of fclOQ.OO
one Antone Victorina, an employee of the Plymouth Cordage Company,
and owing to the conditions of the home I nave recommended that the
balance of the fine ( S65.00 ) be abated •
There are six young children one of tnem a girl of ten
years is blind. tne people who know about this family are interested
in trying to do something for this child. The nurses employed by
the Cordage Company have tried to help out but it seems to be advis¬
able to have the child go to such an institution as you direct.
Will you kindly advise what if anytning you are able to
do under these circumstances and the necessary steps for us to take.
Thanking you in advance.
i
Ull}tr& (strict (Emirt itf JUgmmitif
CLERK AND PROBATION OFFICER
JOHN E. MILES
CIVIL SESSIONS
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
CRIMINAL SESSIONS
DAILY
SPECIAL JUSTICES
MORTON COLLINGWOOD
JOHN P. VAHEY
HARRY B. DAVIS, JUSTICE
Jplymaull), fHa00arlju0ftt0
May 5,1919
Parkin? Institution
arid Massachusetts School iorj, tha Blind
Watartovrn. Mass.
Custodian of Records
I will enclose a letter received from Mr .alien and
because of the extra trouble I nave made for him in this case, I will
ask you to go over the files In this instance and send me the necessary
blanks to complete the records.
I interested others in looking after the
preparation in this matter ,and I may not be able to find just the papers
which are missing but will^fha case my immediate attention upon hiring
from you and in the mean time I will lose no onportunity to tell every
one I can think will be interested of what we have been able to do for
this girl and how we have received every courtesy from all of you.
CLERK AND PROBATION OFFICER
JOHN E. MILES
kistrirt (Enurt nf Plymouth
CIVIL SESSIONS
TUESDAY and FRIDAY
CRIMINAL SESSIONS
DAILY
HARRY B. DAVIS, JUSTICE
8PECIAL JU8TICE9
MORTON COLUNGWOOD
JOHN P. VAHEY
■piijmoutlf, iUaHaarljuHplta
ALay 7.1919
^Ppp. Anna Cr.Bish,
Perkins Institution
and Massachusetts ScAool for
the Blind.
Dear Miss:-
Upon receipt of your letter
I want right out to Worth Plymouth to the Pi mental horns but the
father was out at the time and I waited as long as I could and
inasmuch a.s I leave taken the matter up with this father and mother
both in company and if i remember rightly the father cannot sign
hip name either I took the signature of the mother, by her mark, and
as suggested by you have endorsed with my own signature and hope it
will be all right. ( I want to get the papers to you without delay)
Dr. Hitchcock vent to see the child at the first and his
wife was an active worker in the society I hoped would look after
the preperation of mary to go to you but some of the circumstanas
in connection with the case, the fact of ner father having been
convicted of a crime and the fact that the earnings of this man
would warrant in their opinion nis own care they declined to go
much further but the Plymouth Cordage Company will do so.
I thank you for the courtesy and hope if matters are not
now all right that you will let me fix them with your help.
We havn't one of "them fellows1' the
will
®l)xrii iuatrtrt (Enurt nf pgmouttj
CLERK AND PROBATION OFFICER C I V I L S E S 5 I O N S CRIMINAL SESSIONS
JOHN E. MILES TUESDAYand FRIDAY DAILY
HARRY B. DA VIS, JUSTICE
Jfllgmmrtlf, iMasHarljuaflle
Oct ob sr 2,1919
8PECIAL JUSTICES
MORTON COLLINGWOOD
JOHN P. VAHEY
Edvard E.All en.Esq . ,
Perkins Inst itut 3 for th3 Blind,
Wat art own, Maps*
Dear Sir:-
Your notice relative to nary Pimental received. tnis
morning and I called tne nurses at the Plymouth Cordage Company. From
there I learned that they were surprised a? they iiad been advised by
the mother of Mary that she was to go back as soon as school opened.
Inasmuch as the child is the one that has to suffer we
may perhaps be a little indulgent in this matter and to-day we will take
the matter up and see that Mary goes at once.
Thanking you for this chance you giv
Sincerely yours
CLERK AND PROBATION OFFICER
JOHN E. MILES
^istrirt (Emtrt nf pymnutt)
CIVIL SESSIONS CRIMINAL SESSIONS
TUESDAY and FRIDA Y DAILY
HARRY B. DAVIS. JUSTICE
HamiarljuseltB
SPECIAL JU8TICE8
MORTON COLLINGWOOD
JOHN P. VA H EY
Sept. ,1920
Edward E.Allen, Dir act or.
Parkins Institute £ Or the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Sir
In reply to yours relative to uiary V.Pimental I wish
to say that I called the Hurses Home and Miss. Elkhart will go to this home
and see that arrangements will be made without further delay.
terested
t hrough
efforts
again to
satisfac
the sake
It is too bad this has happened and I am very much in-
in this child and am enjoying the pleasant satisfaction of being abl:
her to show the wonderful results of your work as demonstrated in
of your assistants in other cases. I will call up the nurses home
e-morrow and will give this my personal attention if tne answer is not
tory.
of th
I know you
i child.
Thanking
will exercise just a little more foraaarance for
you for this
opportunity to be ox
Very truly your
j
29 Tronic Hall,
North Adams , Mass.,
April in, 19?0.
WT. E.E. Allen,
Previns Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen: —
Your most cordial letter rea Ched nr more than
a month ago, and T assure you that your interest and confidence
in my ability are d— ply gratify ins to m-.
I intended to reply promptly to your questions concerning th*
condition of my eyes and my management or primary children.
Thinking that a statement from Mr. Murdock, regarding the matter,
would carry n«re weight than anything which T might say, I showed
your letter to Mr. Murdoch , and ashed him if h«* would he willing
write such a statement. He promised to do so, but has been
v unusually busy for the past few weeks, that he has been unable
to attend to the matter. However*, he advised me to obtain a
statement from Mr*. Couch, the principal of the Training School,
saying that she could write more definitely concerning ny manage¬
ment than could he. I am enclosing a copy of Mrs. Couch's
statement, and think it answer** that question. I might add
that , in the absence of one of the fourth grade teachers in the
training school, I took full change of her room of between thirty
and forty children, fo~ four days, and with reasonable success,
too.
concerning the condition of my eyes, T can safely say that
they are fully as strong, if not stronger, tahn when I entereed
Normal School, for I use them more than ever be fo vs, with no ap¬
parent injury to them. The fact that T have done all ray own
reading, including rather a wide r*ange of reference won’t, and pre
paratovy **eading for both academic and professional worTc rn r the
class-room, and some reading in the class-room, seems sufficient
evidence that my eyes are in good condition. — this without any
conscious strain.
Since I last wrote,, t have been teaching in the fifth and
sixth grades in the Training School, and ha*'c thoroughly enjoyed
my worn with those children. It is difficult for m« to say
which is the more fascinating, the work with the primary or the
intermediate grades. T certainly feel very enthusiastic about
both, add thoroughly enjoy working with both ciass-s.
T wish to thank you for the advice concern jJIS./! fading of
applications. My sister <?ent me a list o c vi* ccno ox s for the
blind in Eastern United States, and the time is fast approching
^or using them. I shall by no means omit. Perv.ins, for I feel
that there I should be happiest in ny work and recreations.
Thank you again for all your kind interest, and believe me
Sincerely yours,
in cvc
To whom it may concern:
Mias Margaret Miller- win graduate from the state Normal s chool
in North Adams this coming June.
My Knowledge of her ability as a teacher was gained from
observation o' her wo r'< in the Training school.
Her teaching power i found to be tntelilgetn, logical and definit
Her manner earnest, dignified and courteous;
Her governing power firm and tact-fu: She is prompt and wise
in maXing decisions.
I gladly recover rnc!
Mrs. D.D. Couch,
Principal of Training Department,
State Normal School,
North Adams, Mass.
April 9, 1920.
A copy
29 Taconic Han,
North Adams, Maas.,
AT1 ""11 PA, 1920.
Mr. 5. 5. Allen, Director,
PerXin* Institution,
Watertown, Maas.
Xfy dea~ Mr. Allen: —
Enclose* yen will find ray application which I
trust you will consider favorably. At this same time i am sendin
similar applications to a few other of our schools, hut feel cer¬
tain that t should he most happy teaching at PerXins.
Very cordially yours.
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
NORTH ADAMS. MASS.
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29 Taconio Hall,
North Adams, Mass.,
June 7, 1920,
Mr. E.J5. Allen,
PerKins Institution,
Watertown, Mass,
My dear Mr. Allen: —
^or your most cordial letter of* May seventh T
wish to than* you heartily. I appreciate also your communications
to Mr. Burritt nnrf. Mr. van flleve concerning ray services. Mr. van
Clove has nothin* ftor ae at present, but I have not hea^d from Mr,
Burritt. It is growing so late that I have beHun to consider rural
schools again. Of course I prefer a position in one of out schools,
for I feel strongly that I can render nore efficient service there,
and should enjoy nothin* more than a position In the Lower School
at Watertown. In the meantirae, however, I shall accept a rural
school with the understanding that, should a vacancy occur in one of
our schools, and desire3 ray services, I ra?ght be released to fill
that vacancy. I shall, therefore, greatly appreciate it if yon will
Keep ree in mind for any such case.
With all good wishes for a pleasant sumner,
very cordially yours,
hr
APPLICATION OF
North Chester, Mass.,
July 5, 1920.
Mr. S.E. Allen,
Perkins Inst.,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen: —
Miss ^i3h's letter has just been received., and
T wish to thank you very much for offering me the opportunity described
therein. I do not ears ; to consider the position, as I greatly pre¬
fer to teach a class or several classes of children ^athev than one
special pupil. I have accepted a position in a rural school with
the understanding that T may leave it at any time, with proper* notice,
if an opening for a regular teacher should occur in one of the schools
for the blind. Therefore, if you have such a uosition, which you
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feel that I could "ill satisfactorily , t should, be glad to consider
it. T have references from Mr. Murdock and the principal of the
Training School, if you care to see them.
Very gratefully yours,
f/idluK
Noft-h Chester, Mass.
July 28, 1930.
Mr. £. E. Allen,
Perkins Institution
Watertown , Mass
My dear Mr. Allen: —
T am very glad indeed to accept the position
which you offered me in your letter of July 34th. I had hoped that
my three years' teaching experience would enable me to earn a larger
salary than that mentioned in your letter. In the position which I
wrote you that I had accepted, I was to receive six hundred and fifty
dollars besides board, but, because your offer gives we the oppor¬
tunity for the work which I want most to do, I am glad to accept it,
even though the remuneration is less.
I know T shall enjoy being associated with Mi38 Buck, and feel
confident that her share of reading aloud will not be greatly increased.
Perhaps I did not make it clear to you in a precious letter that I
did all my own reading while at Normal School, which incmded reading
aloud in the classroom. T can do it easily, and without tiring, if
I can but have the right light and ordinary print.
I shall be interested to know more definitely what my work
is to be.
Very sincerely
Noi-th Chester, Mass.,
Augu8t 9, 1920 .
Mr. EdwaPd E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Alien: —
Because several mistakes have occurred at our
local Post Office in the last few weeks, I begin to feel anxious as
to whether you received ray letter of July 27th. In that letter
I stated that I am very glad indeed to accept the position which you
offered me in the Girls' Primary, and thank yon very much for giving
me the opportunity. Though I answered your question of accepting
the position, In the affirmative, I feel anxious to secure your
final statement of the fact, in order that I may make definite ar¬
rangements for the coming year.
Do I understand correctly that I am to take Miss Kinsman's place?
In that case, shall T have third and fourth grades, or is the work
carried on on the departmental basis? My reason fbr asking this
question at this time is that I have accuiuul&ed considerable material
for teaching various subjects, and I am in doubt as to which to take
with me, and which to leave at home. Perhaps yon would rather
have me correspond with Miss Buck concerning this matter. If so,
will you kindly send ms her address? I am certainly anticipating
my work at Perkins, and hope to give more than satisfactory service.
Anxiously awaiting your reply, I am,
Very truly yours,
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FRANK FULLER MURDOCK
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NORTH ADAMS. MASS.
Apr. 8, 1920.
My clear Dr. Allen:
Kiss Margaret Killer i3 with us and doing ex¬
cellent work.
She i3 a faithful and able 3tudent in 30 far
d3 all matters of scholarship are concerned. we have no
hesitation in endorsing her. If you find from the .super¬
intendents who have employed her that her record for dis¬
cipline was satisfactory you can afford to entertain her
application favorably . She has had some responsible prac¬
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the whole problem of responsibility devolve on the student
teacher. For that reason we do not undertake to express
ourselves definitely on the matter of discipline.
Very truly yours,
Dr. Edward E. alien,
1'erkins Institution,
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Pear Ur. Allen,
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blind, and cannot learn or do much, in
school. He has been assigned to
Virenthara; but there is a long "waiting
list at that institution. My teachers
are inclined to think that the child is
not feeble-minded, but backyard because
he has not been taught. Is there any
"■•a y that your people could got in touch
"With him, and see if you could help him?
1 have him now in a kindergarten, where
he can of course do almost nothing
Yours respectfully,
.'.■IxtM' ,;od SCHOOL
Boston,
Jan 24 21
Ay dear Miss Maxfleld,
We shall "be very glad if you
will come and inspect the child. He is at
school in the morning only.
lai mount Building, Summit st and
Williams Ave . , Hyde Park.
Mr. Edson L. Ford is the submaster in
charge, and will make arrangements. You
should communicate directly with him.
Tel. H.P. 256 M . His home telephone is in
Milton. Yours truly,
Louis P. Nash
Elihu Greenwood
SCHOOL
Boston,
?eb 4
. y dear Mr. Allen,
I thank you for the interest
you have taken in Laurence Wins low, an
unfortunate child. It seemed a duty to
learn whether we mig t hope for some
advancing intelligence; hut the tests
would seem to make his status clear.
It seemed to the ladies who made the
examination, that the teachers were hardly
friendly; hut I think that must he mere
misunderstanding. The teachers of course
wanted only the good of the child; and the;/
must have understood that your people were
going to no small pains and trouble, as well
as expense, all for the same purpose. I
regret that there should have been any
apparent failure to appreciate your assistanc
Again thanking you, I remain
Yours very truly,
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THE RT. REV. WM. LAWRENCE. D.D.
President
THE RT. REV. THOMAS F. DAVIES. D.D.
Hon. President
MRS. HENRY
CHARLES E.
THE CHURCH HOME SOCIETY
376 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON, MASS.
MISS KATHARINE P. HEWINS. General Secretary
January 22, 1920
Superintendent, Perkins
Watertown, Mass.
Institution and Massachusetts
School for the Blind
Dear Sir;
Enclosed are application papers for (Jeorge Ferguson
whose admission was recommended by Miss Hidgway.
Yours very truly.
Vis itor
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Vice-President
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Gentlemen:
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Ur. Edward E. Allan, Director,
Parkins Institution and Massachusetts
School for the Blind,
Watertown, Ea3a.
Dear Mr.Allen:-
I have received with regret your
statement in regard to Michael Conley. 17 s appre¬
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littlo opportunity and had been so entirely 3hut
in that I did not know whether his apparent
dullness waa due to mental defect or to the lack
of opportunity.
r-3 will take up at once the matter of
his committment to the School for Feeble Minded.
With deep appreciation for your help
in the matter, I am
Sincerely yours.
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CHAS. A. POIRIER
SECRETARY AND ALMONER
OFFICE OF
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
MASSACHUSETTS.
May 13-1S20.
Edw. E. Allen, Director,
Mass. School for Blind,
Wat ertown , Mass.
Dear Sir:-
In reply to your letter dated May 6-1920, relative to
expenses of George E. Grimes, during the summer months
we v/ish to ask you if it would be possible for you
to find a suitable place for him. We v/ill reimburse
you for the expenses of his support and necessary
clothing.
Kespectfully^yours,
TJS e 0 r ekrar./V:
A. DENIS PERREAULT
KOPEL COHEN. Chairman
EDWARD DtMELLO
ROOMS 13*14-15 MUNICIPAL BUILDING
CHAS. A. POIRIER
SECRETARY AND ALMONER
OFFICE OF
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
MASSACHUSETTS.
May 2‘jth, 1920.
Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
'.Tat er town , Mass.
Dear Sir:- In re ff.C. 50 33
We have at hand your letter of May 29th,
concerning the summer vacation arrangements you have
made for ueorge Urime, and in reply 1 will say that
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these arrangements are entirely satisfactory to this
department .
fours very truly,
1
ANDROSCOGGIN WELFARE BUREAU
Secretary, Miss Bertha Poston
Room 6, City Hall
Lewiston, Maine.
Sept. 18, 1912
Mr. Edward E. Allen
Perkins Institute and Massachusetts
School for the Blind,
Watertown, Ifess.
My dear Mr. Allen:-
Enclosed you will find doctors certificate
for Rosie Bolduc. I again communicated with the Committee on
State Beneficiaries and Pensions at Augusta and have a letter
from them saying in part," In cases where children are sent to
the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind
at the expense of the State an order to that effect is passed
by the Governor and Council. No agreement is signed. If the
child has no relatives or friends who can sxipply the proper
clothing and pay the other expenses, such as traveling expanses
and board during vacation, the institution makes provision for
same and is reimbursed by the State. The Governor and Cornell
wotld not care to pass an order without a letter from the insti¬
tution to the effect that the child was a proper subject and that
the institution had the room."
Will you not communicate directly -with this committee at
the State House Augusta?
Very truly yours ,
Bp/EY
Secretary.
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Aiidroscogyin Welfare Bureau
SECRETARY, MISS BERTHA POSTON
room 6. City Hall
LEWISTON, MAINE
Oct, 20th, 1919
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkins Institute,
Wa t e r t o wn , Maas.
My dear Sir;
I am intending to bring Rosie Bolduc to your in¬
stitution myself on Friday morning of this week. It 'will
be my first trip to Boston and vicinity and I am not sure
how much time it will take for me to find my way about but
I '.vill reach your institution as early as possible, leaving
hare at 7:05 on the Maine Central.
Very truly yours,
Secret ry.
BP.
Androscoggin Welfare Bureau
SECRETARY, MISS BERTHA POSTON
Room 6. City Hall
LEWISTON, MAINE
October 22 , 1915
Mr. Edward, E. Allen,
Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen;
Because of illness in our staff it will be necessary
for me to postpone my trip to Watertown till Sunday next. I will
leave here at 10:30 A. M. Sunday and will reach Boston about three
o'clock. Am bringing down Rosie Bclduc to your school.
Je ry truly yours.
(y f
Secretary.
BP.
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SECRETARY. MISS BERTHA POSTON
Room 6. City Hall
LEWISTON, MAINE
Beeemb r 8, ISIS
' .r . Sc.vard E. Allen
Perkins Institute for the Blind
"atertown, .ass.
by dear dr. Allen;
"ill you kindly tell me .. Lather it will be nec-
e sary for '..irs. 3old»c to take her ,;rand-daughter , osie Bol¬
duc, home for tie holidays?
It .-.dll ba quite a hardship for than to go for
her and return her to the school for that period and they
her to remain there if that is possible. If the school
is to be close:’ and Eosie must leave will it be necessary for
her grandparents to come for her or is there some one ccming
here qho can care for her?
How is Bosie getting along? •
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mayor W. Homer axford.
Chairman
DeWitt Van Buskirk
J. Herman Mahnken
Department of Public Affai.<s
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT
MUNICIPAL BUILDING. Avenue C AND 26th STREET
Bertha
Bayonne, n. J June 28,
Dr. Edward E. Alien,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Dr. Allen: -
I have your letter of June 25th regarding Rose
Bolduc. I am no longer in Lewistoh so will have no further
care of the Bolduc family. I am refering your letter to
the Red Cross who have taken over the worktfcere. Will
you hereafter write to Hed Cross Headquarters, 164 Lisbon
St., Lewiston regarding this or any other child from
Lewiston.
Very truly yours, — .
Secretary.
Poston.
Secretary
1920
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33 Forest Road#i
Schenectady, N.Y.,
March 3, 1919.
Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Boston, Mass.,
Dear Sirs:
Will you let me know whether you have any toys for
blind children, or can you/ tell me where I can buy some? I
would like very much to have a descriptive leaflet of such
toys, and to find some book dealing with the education of
blind children at home, I am interested in a child of four
whose mind is active, but who is having no constructive train¬
ing whatever, and I would appreciate any information that you
find it convenient to pass on. With thanks for your attention,
I am
Very truly yours.
l A
Mr Edward E. Allen. Director.
Perkins Institution
Watertown Mass.
Dear Sir.
I: will arrange to go for Hervey myself on date stated
on card I recieved.
Yours.
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CHARLES B. HAYES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
Gflje viOinnimuuraltlt of iMaasarljuBrtts
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
TELEPHONE CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE AND CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDER
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, HAYMARKET 831
BOSTON,
JAME8 T. COLE
SUPERINTENDENT OF
IN JU8TRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCES LEWIS
MANAOER W001S0N HOU8E
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O'LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIGHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE 8EEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
6ALE8 AGENT
November 14, 1910.
Hr. Edward 2. Allen, Tirector,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Hass.
Tear Hr. Allen:
Unclosed yoTi v/ill find application for Eugene He Car thy.
Eugene has liad many recurrences of inflammation of the eyes and
has been constantly under treatment since he was abotit seven years
of age. He has not had any schooling with the exception of abotit
three days in the Eoxbury Sight Saving Class, where he proved to
have unusual intelligence and ability. However, the boy's eye
sight is not sufficient to make education by sighted methods
practicable .
I trust you will be able to admit him to the school
before long.
Truly,
Supervisor of 'Cork for Children
CHARLES B. HAYES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
®1, c i^munuuuuraUI, of fHascarliitaftts
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
TELEPHONE
CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE AND CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDE.
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. HAYMARKET 831
BOSTON,
JAMES T. COLE
SUPERINTENDENT OF
IN.U8TRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCES LEWIS
MANAOCR WOOLSON HOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O'LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYE8I0HT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE 8EEINQ
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
BALES AGENT
December 12, 1918.
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
Eugene McCarthy will enter Perkins January 2d. There
is nothing contagious in the condition of the boy's eyes and he
is able to attend to any simple treatment which they might reqLiire.
Truly,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
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CHARLES B. HAYES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
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(Gmmmntuiralllj of iHaaaarljuafita
Commission for the Blind
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
’"•■P"™1 CONNECTING C.NTEAL OFFIC. AND CAMBRIOOE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDEI
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE 0LINO, HATMARKET SSI
BOSTON.
May 14, 1919.
JAME8 T. COLE
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INDUSTRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCES LEWIS
MANAGER WOOLSON H0U8E
IN0U8TRIE8 FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O'LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIGHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE SEEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
SALES AGENT
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T ;i tut ion.
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inclosed i applic ioi . 1 ' J es g ,
brother of Albert, who is now in Perkins. This little fellow 1
quite recently become blind.
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Supervisor of ’York for Children
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CHARLES B. HAYES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. william w. taff
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
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COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
IONK CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE AND CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDER
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. HAYMARKET SSI
boston. May 22, 1919.
JAME8 T. COLE
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INDUSTRIES FOR MEM
H. FRANCES LEWIS
MANAOER WOOLSON HOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O’LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIGHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE SEEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAOER 8ALE8ROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
SALES AGENT
Mr. Edward. E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen: —
In regard to Rene Gagnon - as near as
I oan find out, nobody has ever been able to tell
just exactly where the trouble lay in the Gagnon
family. When I visited the mother a month or so
ago I noticed that she had a fine Nystagmus of her
eyea, a condition which she claims never to have known
she had.
Albert is coming to see me at the
Eye and Ear Infirmary tomorrow morning and I should
think it might be well to have Lionel oome with him.
I shall telephone to Miss Hughes about it now. Dr.
Derby will probably examine both boys together and having
them at the same time will add to his interest in looking
into the matter.
Truly,
’-a ~4 *^>-*>* * m * |
Supervisor of Work for Children.
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Massachusetts '"haritable Eye and Ear Infirmary
233 C. .les Street, cor. Fruit Street
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JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
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HENRY COPLEY OREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
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JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
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Commission for the Blind
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
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CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE AND CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNOEI
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. HAYMARKET 031
boston. August 26, 1919.
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INDUSTRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCES LEWIS
MANAGER WOOLSON HOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O'LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIGHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE SEEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER 9ALE9ROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
8ALES AGENT
Miss Anna Fish,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Miss Fish: —
I am enclosing a few
more applications.
Truly,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
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JAMES T. COLE
CHARLES B. HAVES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
31je (Gommmiuiraltli of ilasaarhusctts
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
TELEPHONE CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE AND CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDER
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. HAYMARKET 031
BOSTON, August 29, 1919.
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INDUSTRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCE8 LEV/18
MANAGER WOOL80N HOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O’LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIGHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE 8EEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
SALES AGENT
Miss Anna Fish,,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Miss Fish: —
Enclosed are applications
for John Medieros, a boy of thirteen years,
who has had no schooling and has the physical
appearance of an eight year old child. Also
for Emma Poirier (Delina's sister). Emma
is a very nervous child and may possibly be
feebleminded - Dr. Hawkins had quite a con¬
versation with her in the hospital this morning
and he agrees with me that the only square
way toward the child is to give her a chance
at Perkins and see whether, removed from her
family, she is able to get along with the other
children and make some sort of progress.
There is also an application for Paul R. Sumner-
hayes . I trust Paul can get into the school
this autumn.
Truly,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
ier/wr.
(Enclosure)
CHARLES B. HAYES. Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
(Cnutmmuucaltli uf fHuBnarljusrtta
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
TELEPHONE CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE AND CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDER
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. HAYMARKET S31
boston, September 3,
JAMES T. COLE
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INDUSTRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCES LEWIS
MANAGER W00190N MOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O'LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIOHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE SEEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
IS 19, ^GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
SALES AGENT
Miss Fish,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Miss Fish: —
I am enolosing three applications for
Norman Neal Pike, Amadeo Leone, and little William
Lamarine. The latter is at the Nursery, and as you
will see, he is just a little past five years old.
He is to have an operation for tonsils and adenoids
on September 35th, and if any of my applicants are
obliged to be put on a waiting list, I think Little
William is the best one to hold over.
In regard to the other children, I will let
you know about Helen Glynn within a few days - I am
rather doubtful that she is in condition to return to
school. In regard to Helen Reese, I shall know by
Friday afternoon whether or not she is ready. Eva
Lenville was born in Everett and Charles Yetter born
in Winchester, Mass.
You will let me know as soon as you can which
/ of my children ate to be received at the opening of
school as fathers and mothers are beginning to inquire
'• wishing to get their clothes ready, etc. You have not
\forgotten Mis3 Erine Person of Worcester who is planning
]to go to Perkins at the opening; also Waldo Reynolds of
^Stoneham. I suppose it will be all right for them to
enter at the beginning of school?
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We are doing a rushing business this year,
are we not? I have 13 children a little too young
to enter the school this year whose applications will
probably reach you some time during the winter for next
year.
Truly,
ier/wr.
Supervisor of Work for Children.
-
Commontoealtf) of jHassacfjusetts
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH, Commissioner or Education
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
A PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OP COMMISSION
Boston, March 20, 1920.
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen:
I am sending the application of John Klebauskis (also
called Clement and Clemons). This child has never been to any
school and is left alone at home all day because both parents work.
Mr. Austin, S.P.C.C. Agent brought the child to the attention of
this office and is most anxious for his speedy admission to the
school. John appears to be a very nice worth while child.
Truly,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
IEB-W
Zi)e Commontoealtf) o f jflassacfjusierts
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
Boston, -July 2, 1920.
;r . Edward E. Allen, Director,
erlcins Institution,
i/atertown, lass.
Dear I'r. Allen:
Enclosed is the application of Josephine Rymarshy,
a little girl of eleven years who has never been to school and is
most anxious to enter. In regard to the note made by the 'Pastor
please let me explain that the parents are very fearful that their
child is to be taicen away from them permanently.
Truly,
Enclosure
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MIMBIRI OF COMMISSION
®fje Commontoealtf) of fWagjsacfntssetts
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH, Commissioner of Education
Boston, July 12, 1920.
Hr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins I nstitution,
•V/atertown, Hass.
Dear Hr. Allen:
Enclosed is the application for Charles Casella,
a little boy of seven who lives about three miles out of Waltham
and cannot possibly get along in the ordinary school because of
his very low vision.
Truly,
IER-.7
Supervisor of Work for Children.
Enclosure
®!je Comntontoealtfj of JtlagfiacfjusiettiS
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAVSON SMITH, Commissioner of Education
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
Boston, August 2, 1°20
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I an enclosing the application papers for Joseph
Armani Michaud of New Bedford. This little boy lost his
sight about a year ago as a result of the explosion of a
send
dynamite cap. I will* ophthalmologist 1 s report before he
enters school. He has been out of school for the past
year and is anxious to continue his studies.
I trust there will be an opportunity for him. He
seems a nice little fellow
Truly,
IER/F
Supervisor
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M)e Commonlucaltlj ot Jtlasssadjusieitg
DIVISION OF THE BUND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
August 6, 1930.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Director Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen:
In reply to your letter of August 4 the fol¬
lowing children I am sure, unless something very unexpected
comes up, will be ready for school at the opening of the new
term: Josephine. Rymarski, Charles Cassella, (Joseph) Armand
Michaud, and John Frende.
In regard to Robert Bowden of Fall River, the
little boy has met with a serious accident and is physically
incapacitated for school - probably will never be able to go to
Perkins.
Next Week I go down to Provincetown and have
been waiting for the occasion to take up the matter of Antone
Carlos personally, as I understand there is considerable opposi¬
tion to the boy's leaving home on the part of his mother. I
will let you know about Antone within the next week.
I don't know about Joseph Tripoldi of Worcester,
but I will inquire of the person through whom his application was
made and have her communicate directly with you, as I ar. about to
start on my vacation.
Now about Lawrence Butt of Swampscott, the boy
is eight years old and the mother is terribly anxious to have
him enter school. I may be prejudiced in regard to this boy,
because I have known him since he was a baby when conditions
were most unpromising in regard to his mentality. The doctor
who operated upon his eyes and saw considerable of him feels
that he really ought to have a chance at school, and if you could
take him, I think it would be better - I have my doubts that
Miss Vcse will be able to keep him more than a week or two. How¬
ever please don't tell her this, as it might prejudice her. Of
course we all want to give the boy every chance. He surely has
surprised me in many ways on the several occasions when I have
seen him within the last year or two.
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Mrs. Dona$hue I am going to see today. She is the mother
cf Harold C. Donadhue, formerly of Centerville, now living in South
Boston. I ar. very sure that Mrs. Donaghue wants Harold to try
Perkins this year, and he is another child with very questionable
mentality. " There are people- his neighbors in Centervi lle-who
declare that the boy is peculiarly alert in many ways and although
rather abnormal, they are inclined to attribute his peculiarity
to his blindness and improper home training. I very much ques¬
tion this. However, I am going to send his application to you a
a little later on and if you think it well to give the boy a chance,
perhaps later in the term when things are not so busy, it might be
fairer to the boy. You will probably recall that Miss Forbush
went down to Centerville and tried to assist in the education of
this child some two years ago.
Edward A. Foisy, nine year old son of Charles Foisy of
12 Fern Street, Worcester, l/6 vision with correction in the right
eye and none in the left, is a stranger to me. I have never heard
of the boy. It looks to me from this little bit of information
as if this child might be suitable candidate for one of the Classes
for Conservation of Vision. Shall I take it up when I go to Wor¬
cester the last week in this month?
Thank you for correcting me in regard to the roads to
Georgetown. I am going to try to go out there daring my vacation.
Truly,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
IER-T
©fje Commontoealtf) of JHaggadjuSettsi
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
Boston, Deo. 18, 1920.
: r. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, 'ass.
Dear hr. Allen:
Enclosed please find application for Florence
Carnes. I hope she will he able to enter the school before very
long. The little girl net with an automobile accident a year or
so ago and because of an injury has been left with Cptic Atrophy
and gradually failing sight. She appears to be very bright.
Truly,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
Enclosure
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JAMES T. COLE
CHARLES B. HAYES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
SJp? (Gmttmnnaifaltlj of fHassarifusrtts
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
TELEPHONE CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE ANO CAMDRIOGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDER
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE OLIND. HAYMARKET 031
boston. December 4, 1919.
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INDUSTRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCES LEWIS
MANAGER WOOLSON HOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O'LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
HELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIGHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD *
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE SEEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
8ALE8 AGENT
Mi S 6 F 1 b llj
Parkins Institution,
VJ f pT'f rrv\ Tiff? a o
IIm ■ LA s» . . -X j J O •
My dear Miss Fish: —
I am enclosing application paper.; for
Raymond B. Combs and Antcne Carlos. The papers
for the Parubcschi boy ..bout whom I telephoned
have not yet been completed, but I shall send them
within a few days.
Truly,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
7»p •
(Enclosure )
JAMES T. COLE
CHARLES B. HAYES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
©Ip? (Eontmniuucaltlj of fHussaclntsctts
Commission for the Blind
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
TELEPHONE CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE AND CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDER
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. HAYMARKET 831
BOSTON.
r7ij.Il m
19 £0 .
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INDUSTRIES FOR MEM
H. FRANCES LEWI8
MANAGER W00180N HOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O'LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYE9IGMT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE SEEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
8ALE8 AGENT
”r. Sdward !5# Allen, Director,
nerkins Institution*
Tat er town , ' rass.
Dear Hr. Allan:
Enclosed are application papers for Joseph ,:>araboschi and
for George A. Ferguson* George is a seven year old negro albino#
He is a child for whom something must he done immediately,
talked with "'iss Fish about him the other day and she thought it
might be possible to advance one of the older boys to the Inter¬
mediate School and make a place in the Primary Department for
George very soon. If this cannot be done, the child will be placed
out to board by the Church Home Society until such time as he can
be admitted to Perkins# His father is a cook and away from home
from very early in the morning until very late at night. A new
Step T'other, not yet nineteen years of age and ill is unable to
care for the boy.
T am leaving tomorrow, Friday afternoon for the last
week of ny vacation and unless I can learn by telephone tomorrow
the possibilities of George's admission, will, you please be g
otify V Mrs# Nichols, Church Home ooi
nruly,
Street
Heston
JAMES T. COLE
CHARLES B. HAYES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
n r
Ollfe GJmnuuimimtltl} of fHasHurhuHcttn
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
TELEPHONE CONNECTING CENTRAL OFFICE AND CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDER
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. HAYMARKET B31
SUPERINTENDENT OP
INDUSTRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCES LEWI8
MANAGER WOOLSON HOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O'LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIGHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE SEEING
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILDREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
BOSTON,
February 12,
1920
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
SALE8 AGENT
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen: —
I arc forwarding the application
papers for John Frende and hope you -will find there
satisfactory. I realize that this means placing
his name on the waiting list for next Autumn, and
that is just the thing which we want in this case.
The little boy is at present being treated for his
d-.sioc.ted hip and it may be some little while before
he is able to walk about and be away from the doctor's
supervision. I am enclosing the copy of a letter from
Memorial Hosp.tal whioh will speak for his physical
condition.
Truly,
Supervisor
IER: VJR.
JAMES T. COLE
CHARLES B. HAYES, Director
WALTER B. SNOW, Secretary
Mrs. WILLIAM W. TAFF
EDWARD E. ALLEN
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
She (Cntmmnmu'aUh nf fHussarhusetts
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
CENTRAL OFFICE
4 PARK STREET
TELEPHOHI COHNICTINO EI.T.EL OFFICE <«» CAMBRIDGE WORKSHOPS LISTED UNDER
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. HAYMARKET B31
BOSTON.
Feb. 20, 1920.
SUPERINTENDENT OF
INDUSTRIES FOR MEN
H. FRANCES LEWIS
MANAGER WOOLSON HOUSE
INDUSTRIES FOR WOMEN
HELEN F. O’LEARY
ACCOUNTANT
HENRY COPLEY GREENE
FIELD WORKER FOR CONSERVATION
OF EYESIOHT
FLORENCE W. BIRCHARD
SUPERINTENDENT OF EMPLOY¬
MENT IN COMPETITION
WITH THE SEEINO
IDA E. RIDGEWAY
SUPERVISOR OF WORK
FOR CHILOREN
FLORENCE E. CUMMINGS
MANAGER SALESROOM
GEORGE S. MANSFIELD
SALES AOENT
Hr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
°erkins Institution,
’.Vat er town , I.lass.
Dear Hr. Allen:
Enclosed is the application for Joseph Tripoldi of Wor¬
cester. I thought it well to get his name on the waiting list,
as he is very anxious to enter school next Autumn.
On my next visit to Worcester I will get the addresses
of the two parties who signed as being responsible.
Truly ,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
IER-W
mis
Diet
t)y a blind stenographer
®fje Commontoealtf) of itlassacfnisetts
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH, Commissioner of Education
March 5, 1920.
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
Perkin's Institution,
~ atertovrn. ! .a osachusetts .
"y dear Mr. Allen:
I air. returning the letter which you referred
to me a day or two ago.
I have lust written to the Insurance Comoany
and also had the child's eyes seen this morning,
and a simply entry made on the hospital records so
I guess the matter is all right.
Truly ,
p/r
Inc .
ork for Children
Sure >visor of
3T(j c Commontoealtf) of iHa^siacfjusietts
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH, Commissioner of Education
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
A PARK STREET, BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBER3 OF COMMISSION
Boston, March 19, 1920
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen:
Enclosed please find applications for Joseph McCarthy,
the young man whom Miss Birchard has spoken to you about and for
Helen Tirrella.
In regard to Raymond Combs, I have just learned through
the Settlement Clerk of the State Minor Wards Department who was
kind enough to look the matter up for us that Raymond belongs to
Massachusetts. If he could be admitted to the school after the
Easter vacation, everyone interested in the boy would be most
grateful. A little later I hope to be able to give you some
definite word in regard to Antone Carlos.
Truly
IER-W
Enclosure
tEfj e CommonUjcaltlj of jffllasijsacfjugeitsi
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH, Commissioner of Education
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
Boston, Aug. 30, 1920.
::r. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Derlcins institution,
’,7a t e r t o wn , Hass.
Dear r. Allen:
Snolosed please find applications for Julian Hussey,
a bright, nice boy much in need of Perkins' instruction. His
teacher feels that he has a very good mentality and in work which
he can do orally he is keeping up with the 6th grade. The Oph¬
thalmologists report will be sent in a few days.
Harold 0. Donaghue you will see has moved to .‘/oodville
and I am sending his application to be placed on file if you think
best, trusting that after a f ew months private instruction the boy
may possibly be able to get along in the Kindergarten department.
The third application, for I.Iiss Gertrude Oole I am
sending in for one of the other workers and you probably know
about it.
I am also enclosing the pledge of the Selectmen of
Province town who have taken upon themselves the responsibility for
clothing etc. for Antone Oarlos. Antone hopes to be at the school
on the 15th.
Tr\ily ,
j ,T . Super *y"ork*^ r o r Children.
ihclosurc.
i
Commontoealtf) of Jffllagtfacfnisiettji
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of education
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
Boston, Oct. £9, 1920.
:.'r. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, "ass.
Dear "r. Allen:
I am sending application papers for Olivina I'adeau,
a bright little girl who formerly lived in Mew Bedford and attended
one of the Bight Saving Glasses. Since moving to Acushnet she
has been obliged to go into the regular grade and is unable to
make any headway in her school work although she is a clever child.
I note that Dr. Atchison states that the vision in
her left eye is 20/70 but the child could get only 10/70 for me
when T saw her some ten days ago. Olivina also has a marked
Nystagmus which makes even the 10/70 with great ■ difficulty.
TEE-./
Truly,
Siipervisor of Work for Children.
Enclosure
®fje Commontoealtf) of jWaggacfiufliettsi
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH, commissioner of education
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
Boston, Jan. 11, 1921.
;.Ir. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Llass.
Dear Mr. Allen:
Enclosed please find application papers for
Barbara E. Farnham a very nice little girl who has had very little
opportunity for schooling.
Truly,
Enclosure
JEfje Commontoealtf) of iflassadjusierts
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of education
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES.
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN P. REYNOLDS
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
Boston, M»reh 1, 1981
Mr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen:
Enclosed please find application papers for Ecrl
Goodwin. I think Mrs. Coodwin would be very glad to have him
enter school as soon as possible. I believe E«rl is a desirable
boy - he sees well enough to get around without any difficulty but
has so much involuntary movement of the eyeball that school work
is practically impossible for him by sighted methods.
Truly ,
Supervisor of Work for Children
Enclosure
Wl)t Commontoealtfj of jfttlajssadjugetts
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
A PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
ARTHUR C. COGGESHALL
MEMBERS OF BOARD
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH, Commissioner of Education
Boston, rarch El, 1921.
„;r. Bdward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
Watertown, ass.
Dear hr. Allen:
Enclosed are the application papers for Armand
Paquette. This little boy has had both eyes removed on account
of injuries from fire crackers last Fourth of July.
Truly,
Supervisor of Work for Children.
EE - I
Enclosure
Cfj e Commontoealtf) of Jflasgacfjusetts
DIVISION OF THE BLIND
4 PARK STREET. BOSTON
CHARLES B. HAYES
DIRECTOR
EDWARD E. ALLEN
MRS. WILLIAM W. TAFF
WALTER B. SNOW
JOHN D. W. BODFISH
ARTHUR C. COGGESHALL
MEMBERS OF BOARD
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PAYSON SMITH. Commissioner of Education
Boston, ...arch 51, 1951.
LIr. Edward E. Allen, Director,
Perkins Institution,
.’atertown, Aass.
Dear . ,'r. Allen:
In regard to Armanfi Paquette, the boy will be at
Perkins Institution on the 6th as nobody can be found to bring him
to school on the 5th. I saw the little boy yesterday for the
first time and believe he is a really promising child.
Trusting this will be satisfactory.
Truly.
P.a. Enclosed please find application papers for Emma Silvia.
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Bear Hr. Allen;
Upon tv 1» tot, visit to tfil*3int-ton north cai wmia
I act a little hoy v/ho by all weans should he in a school
for Blind. The child is shout seven years old and perfectly
nornal both mentally and physically.
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tell bright colors.
I find the parents are very anxious to yive
hie every adsrantaye thoiyh they are people of just moderate
means. Public school in so small a place is out of question
so my su„-„estion is to send hi* to Perkins institute.
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wishes ne to ask you, isj you can conveniently enroll
hi* this fall. If so, what is the tutition for a child
-fro£ another state? For many reasons they do r.ot care to
send the child to the paleigh Hehool.
You will doubtless remeesber me as one of
.,r . Campbell’ s workers. I spent a delightful eo«aenee*ent
week at Perkins the summer of 1917, previous, to our trip to
Portland, He. Upon leaving Ohio I spent the past yeqr in
javannah , Ga. and while I have not. been an active worker
for the olind, I am. still deeply interested in the s
education of blind children.
Thankiny you for any information uou t ay
fire, I e r. ,
Very sincerely yours
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MRS. RICHARD FOSDICK
GEN. SECRETARY
Associated Charities of Fitchburg
9 PRICHARD STREET
FITCHBURG. MASS.
January 30, 1231.
The Superintendent,
Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Watertown, Massachusetts.
"y dear Sir: —
Miss Ridgway of the Division of the
Blind ha3 notified me that Barbara Farnham has
been accepted for admission and I am bringing her
in on Saturday afternoon about four o'clock. If
it -vill not be possible for her to be admitted then,
will you kindly let me know before Saturday at noon.
Thanking you, I am
Very truly yours
Assistant Secretary
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THE MINEHART BUILDING
164 LINCOLN WAY. EAST
chambersburg Juil6 otil , 1921
Mr. E.E. Allen,
Perkins Institute for the Blind.,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Sir:-
Will you please send me your catalogue with
your requirements for admission and terms?
The patient that I am anxious to put in a suit¬
able school is a child (girl) of twelve years, blind in one
eye and about l/60 vision in the other. She is very bright
and her parents are anxious to give her all advantages
possible. If your school is not suitable for this case, will
you suggest one. Overboook is not suitable. Thanking you,
Yours truly,
cJLL
Russell
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Westfield Public Schools
WESTFIELD. MASSACHUSETTS
ClIRSTRR D. STII.F..S. SIH'EHINTKNDFNT.
Pprkins Institute for the Blind
E0ston ,Waas .
Gentlemen :
There ia a girl of 11 years who appeals to me as
a deserving case for your school. Her name is Emma Robinson
Gray, her residence 6 2 So. ’»1nple St., her guardian Mrs. Hinsdale,
her pyhsician,Dr. Fred T. Clark. I understand that she has a
brother in the Institution and that he has done very well. Will
you please communicate necessary Step's to sepure her admission.
Very truly yours.
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HEALTH DEPARiMENT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEALTH
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE
January 15,1919
Dear Mr. Allen
Last September fcJLl arrangements were trade for
"Elizabeth Allen of 5 Randall 3t. providence to enter the
Perkins Institution for the Blind at /atertown. ror some
reason which I do not now rernemher , "Elizabeth could not go
when the school term opened , hut you wrote to th« office of
our R.I Commissioner of "Education saying you would hold a
place for her.
I learned only a few days ago that Elizabeth' d
mother did not understand that a place had been held for
Elizabeth and so had not sent her. I find that "Elizabeth
can go at any time now and therefore am writing to know if
you hav^ a place for her and if so to let me know what day
ou would like her to enter , and I should also deem it a
fovor if /ou could give th° directions ^or reaching the
school from either the Back Bay or Union Station in Boston.
One of my scho&l nurses will see that "rs . Allen
receives the directions for reaching the Institution and
also The notice as to thn d' t° on which ’^lizaheth may enter
Trusting for a forable r^ply ,
Yours very truly,
Aupt . of Child Hygiene.
3upt . of Perkins Institution for Blind
Watertown, Mass.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEALTH
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE
January 23 ,1919.
Dear Mr. Allen; -
I was sorrv to learn by your letter of Jan. 21 that you
have no vacancy for Elizabeth Allen at present. Kay I ask you to
keep her nkme on file and notify me when you have an opening for
her. My school nurses will keep in touch with the family and
b.e able to get her to the school as soon as you have a. plac° for
her.
Yours very truly,
Supt.of Child Hygiene.
Mr. Edward E. Allen
Perkins Institution
and
Mass. School for the Blind
Watertown , Mas 3.
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HEALTH DEPAR'l I'lENT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEALTH
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE
February 12 ,1919.
Dear Mr. Allen
Owing to some delay about h«r clothing , Elizabeth
Allen will not be able to go to the school until the last of
this week cr th« first of next.
Thanking you for all your trouble,
Yours very truly ,
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Mr. Hdwcrd E. Allen
Perkins Institution and Mass
Watertown , Mass.
Supt. of Child Hygiene.
School for the Blind.
HEALTH DEPAkiMENT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEALTH
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE
February 14 ,lol9.
D*ar Mr. Allen
One of my nurse? ha? com'' across a, John Kropowich ,
12 year? old who formerly attended Perkin? Institution for t h
Blind.
'.Till you kindly look up th“ hoy’? record at th*
Institution and let me know whether he was discharged for som
good reason or whether the parent? have merely neglected to
send him hack td> the Institution.
After I have some definite information in regard to
cas° I can get my school nurse to urg“ the parents of John
Kropowich to do for him a? you may advise.
Thanking you in advance ,
Mr. Bdward 3. Allen
Yours ver . truly ,
O&sovxsc. iv. S.
3upt. o Qhild Hygiene.
Per}-ins Institution And Mass. School for th® Blind
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HEALTH DEPARiMENT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEALTH
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE
May 13 ,1919.
Dear Mr. Allen ,-
Will you kindly let me know if Henry Simoneau
is still at your institution. I have heard a rumor that
he did not return ,a,nd as the family has mov»d from their
former address I am unable to ascertain the facts.
Thanking you for any information,
Yours very truly,
WU^> GL I A vr
Mr. Wt~lli am Allen
Perkins Institution for the Blind
Watertown , Mass.
Supt. of Child Hygiene
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HEALTH DEPAR'l i»i ENT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEALTH
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE
May 17 ,1919
Dear Mr. Allen ,
John Crapowich of 732 Printery St. has applied for
a permit to sell papers , hut according to our law that permit
cannot he granted unless enclosed card is signed hy his
teacher.
John tells us he will return to Eerkin's Institution
after the summer vacation , so we call him still a member of
your Institution though temporarily non-attending.
If John’s former teacher feels that he should he
granted permission to sell papers she may sign enclosed card
and I will give it to the truant officer,
I have not been able to persuade John' s father to , ~
have, the iridectomies done though the school nurse has called
and the father asked hy her and hy letter from me to come to
my office for advice.
Personally I feel that if this card were signed ,
that permit he given after operation, it might give us a chance
to get the hoy’s co-operation and with that perhaps th^, father^*
would act.
Yours very truly,
Dr. Edward E. Allen
Supt. of Child hygiene.
Perkins Institution
Watertown , Mass
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEALTH
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE
July 9 ,1919.
Dear Mr. All^n ,-
Thank you for your letter of Jyne 30th. I am sorry to
say that I have found no place for Henry Cimoneau to go to this
summer. The only sati sfactory place would have been the Preven¬
torium conducted by the League for the Suppression of -tuberculosis
and the manager of that institution did not feel that she could
undertake the responsibility Henry would involve.
At present there is no institution in Rhode Island where
Henry could go permanently so I hope he may return to Perkins
Institute for at least another year.
Yours very truly,
‘HioAM Ql
Supt. of Child Hygiene.
Mr. Edward E. AT.len
Perkins Inst, for the Blind.
Watertown ,
Mass.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEALTH
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Office Hours 10 to 2 Representatives of
CO-OPERATINC SOCIETIES
June 5, 1919.
Tr. Edward E. Allen,
Director Perkins Institute for the Blind,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Mr. Allen,
Your letter regarding Arnold Hurley has "been received.
His mother usually sends the money for his fare home, so we inter¬
viewed her, and she said she would send you the money next week. He
generally comes home with another Newport boy.
Very truly yours,
Secretary
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TELEPHONE 6400 FORT HILL.
CABLE ADDRESS JOCK" BOSTON
July 21st 1919
E E Allen Esq
Watertown Mass
Dear Mr Allen:
Enclosed endorsed in blank is a check for $2.00, for
the Kindergarten. I suppose this should be to Mrs
Staler. If not, please return it to me. The letter
enclosing it to me is also enclosed.
Perkins Institution
AND
Massachusetts School for the Blind
Francis Henry Appleton, president
Albert Thorndike, treasurer
19 CONGRESS ST.. BOSTON
Edward E. Allen, director
Watertown, mass.
BOSTON. . October 30 , . i919.
E. E. Allen, Esq.,
Director, Perkins Institution,
Wa t ertown , Mass .
Dear Mr. Allen:
I have your letter enclosing check for §1,000,
legacy to the Kindergarten.
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E . E. Allen, Eeq.,
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Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen:
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Perkins inst.,,
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Mass .
Dear r. All en: :
I have been teaching a young girl uo in Hudson, who has had
a singular experience. Some fd4- or five years ago, just after school closed
in the Summer, , her sight suddenly left her, and she was blind for a year..
Just about a year from the time it went, it came back, as suddenly as it went
and see was able to go to school the next year as usual. ^ gain , just ayeur
from the time it came back,, it went again, and has never returned. She is
being treated by a Dr. Monahan of Clinton, who is quite celebrated as an
Oculist. I know of a case that he sent to the E. & E. Inf/4>mary, that they
might see other Drs . They asked this party who had been treating them and whan
they told them,, they said to them, whydid yo come here, Dr. M. knows as much
as we do. Dr. LI. has succeeded in resSring -ih/ girls eyes partially, so that
she can now see print, out cannot read it. I ahve urged her coming to school,,
out tneyhave never seemed to favor it, especially the girl herself. Last wee<(
I was greatly surprised to receive a letter from Mrs. Uaigh, asking for direc
oions as how to enter into Perkins. It was a great surprise to me, fori was
there only the week be^)re, and they never mentions the subject, and I did
not suppose they had any idea of sending Laura. I am very glad they have de —
(ideefto do so, for Laura is a very smart p;irl, but has been to uch netted at
home, and n eds the discipline of a sH^o^l as uch as she no eds the training..
The Sirl readS Braille fa^y well.. She left scholl C young, however, ,
tiat her k owledge of spelling is very limited. It has been my experience '
with several children that I have had,, that this picture method of teaching
reading,, is useless to them, in case they /oose their sight. Even thesimplest
words, when they spell them out in reading, they do not know what they mean..
• all read a word, and have no id*a what it spells. 0.sk her how to spell
that word, and she will spell it off without any hesitation; showing that it
is the picture of the word that they remember, notthe letters comprising it
^ may ^ 3 g0°d meth0d S° J°'lg aS ^ their sight,, but it is certainly
uesless to them if they loose it.
Pleas, sand one of your application biases to Mr. Hoy Halgh 76 Manning
St. Hudson, Mass. Thay also pish a list of the oiothine vo„ , .
cioming you require. I hope
Laura may be able to enter in the Fall Sh“ is 12 -r ,
. 1-LJ-oh“ 13 12 jrears old, and a very bright
r,a1S faiHy ”(1' " 1 Units vary W11 ln„w
-re. lars taught har to * nih», hava oaai going to her about two y-ars As x
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Cordially ynrs , ,
Jolon Vars State Home Teacher..
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Hr. Ad ward ii. Allen
rcrkins Institution
Watertown, Mess.
>Iy dear Mr. Allen:
Uy services as & Reconstruction aide in the
-ublio Health Servioehae been to the bureau in Washington
very valuable. It seems that this service needs ray help very
ranch for some time yet to come.
The burgeon loner a 1 in shington has promised
me a promotionin the very near future, as a Chief Head Aide
in Occupational Therapy department. I will recieve this pr o'-
motion the later pi rt of August. I j.ave then served six months,
and I will probably be transferred to an other hospital.
I wrote &is3 ojolander and I asked herto let
me know if she could substitute for me an other year. I have
not heard from her yet.
I know a lady who is now studying crafts in
Chicago, Ill. that perhaps would substitute for me next year,
if Miss bj dander oannot. hay I ask this lady to write you
in regard to the position in Watertown?
I plan to return to kerkins after an other
year. I am wondering if you will be so kind as to keep the
position open for me all that time?
binoerely Yours,
Aeoonstructi on Aide
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF
MEDICAL OFFICER IN CHARGE
Mr. 3dward 3. Allen
Perkins Institution
Watertown, Mass.
UNITED STATES
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
Goverrnent Hospital f '6'l .
Waukesha, Wisconsin.
July 22, 1920.
My dear Mr. Allen:
I wrote you yesterday in regard to my position
in Watertown. To day I recieved a letter from Miss Sjolander
where she promises me to substitute for an other year.
I hope you will approve of this arrangement, and tnat
you will allow me to be absent an other year from Perkins?
Miss Sjolander will write you herself.
Sincerely yours.
Gerda L. Wahiberg
Reconstruction Aide.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF
MEDICAL OFFICER IN-SHARQE
Oceupat i onal Therapy Dept.
UNITED STATES
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
Waukesha, Wisconsin,
insist 11,1920.
liy dear lir. -.lien:
Your letter of August 7th. 1920 is recioved.
I hardly know what to do in regard to a teacher for Girl
Primary.
I am surely so disappointed that i.Iiss Sjolander changed
plans. I do not know of any one personally who would do the wark.
Will you dndly help me, inquire at agencies and Hr.
Sandberg at the Sloyd Training School and the Art School?
I do not believe though that you can find a combined
Sloyd and gymnastic teacher.
Yours very truly
Gerda L. Wahlbers
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF
MEDICAL OFFICER IN CHARGE
ur. E. E. Allen
Perkins Institution
•utertown, iA-ss.
■ dear Er. Allen:
UNITED STATES
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
Goverment Hospital $ 37,
. ukesha, isconsin.
Your letter telling me that you h^ve secured
a teuc'ne: , made me very glad.
I thank you very much for all the trouble
you have had.
•iincerely
yours .
Gerda L. ..ahlberg.
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Perkins Institution for the Blind,
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KV dear Mr. Allens
As you will see by my address ,1 have been
transferred to Detroit. I am now Head aide and hope I am in line for transfer to some
Hospital farther West befor long. I have at last decided that I would prefer not to go
bock to Perkins ,and 1 therefore tonder my resignation now.
After so irany years of happy association at Perkins ,this is quite a wrench, although
I have been away a whole year. There are so many new branches of the arts end crafts
that I can to&ch to pupils less handicappe.d then the blind .that I feel that I would lik
to keep on with this work.
•&th kindest regards to you p.nd all friends at Watertown.
I am
Sincerely yours,
OFFICE OF
MEDICAL OFFICER IN CHARGE
GEORGE L. WALLACE. M.D..
SUPERINTENDENT
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Perkins Institute for the Blind,
383 Boylston Street,
Boston, Mass. Attention of Secretary
Pear ir : -
We understand that in the yearl918 you were in touch with
the family of Clarence .lilmore , who is now an inmate of our school.
The present address of the family is unknown. Mother continually moving.
We will greatly appreciate it if you will kindly send us
any history you may have of this boy and his family.
Father ' s name : Cha s .
other's name: Flora Very truly yours,
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Edward E. Allen,
Director,
Perkins Institute,
Watertown, Mass.
,cy dear Mr. Edwards:
The grandfather of P.cse Folduc, your former kindergarten
pupil, is keeping he- at the Gir] ' Orphanage , where she ht
heen during the summer vacation.
He has made arrangements with the nuns there to keep her
the year round- We, however, do net think this is feasa^le
because the Orphanage can not offer her the advantages cf Perkins
Institute.
The family is quite a social problem and we are asking
the state to take custody of her.
We will have Rose return to the Institute as soon as
possible. Dios Kelley, your field worker, visited her at the
Orphanage this summer.
Tours very truly,
•5^. IV'oXc^
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RECOMMENDS TEACHERS, TUTORS AND SCHOOLS
June 13, 1919
Dear Mr. Allen
I have a lcindergartner who seems to he v ery
promising, who will probably go out and visit the Institution
the first of next wcek--I hope Monday morning.
Yours faithfully
w/v
10.
JAMES HARTNESS
GOVERNOR
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
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JULIUS A.WILLCOX
ETARY OF CIVIL & MILITARY AFFAIRS
March 7, 1S31
Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution & Mass. School for the Blind
Watertown, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Allen:
Re Eliza Bertha Barnard
During January, you had some correspondence with
persons in Middlebury, Vermont concerning the admission of the
above named girl to Perkins. This correspondence has reached
the governor's office, with an application for state aid in the
payment of her board and tuition; and, before acting upon the
case, Governor Hartness desires your opinion as to the advisability
of entering a pupil at this time of the school year.
JAMES HARTNESS
GOVERNOR
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JULIUS A.WILLCOX
St .ETARY OF CIVIL S MILITARY AFFA
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MONTPELIER
March 17, 1931
Edward E, Allen, Director
Perkins Institution & Mass. School for the Blind
Watertown, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Allen:
Enclosed herewith is designation to your
institution of Eliza Bertha Barnard, aged nine years, of
Goshen, Vermont, It may be convenient to take Eliza down
to Perkins the very last of March or first of April. If
she is taken down then, will it be possible for you to care
for her there until the beginning of the spring term, which
will be on the fifth of April?
Very truly yours
MES HARTNESS
GOVERNOR
JULIUS A.WILLCOX
SECRETARY OF CIVIL fi MILITARY AFFAIRS
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MONTPELIER
March 38, 1931
Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution & Mass. School for the Blind
Watertown, Massachusetts
My dear Mr. Allen:
Re Eliza Bertha Barnard
We expect to have an opportunity to take this girl
to Boston on Friday, April first, and to have her taken to your
institution on the afternoon of Friday, or Saturday morning. We
are pleased that you will take her and care for her during the few
days intervening before the school opens. You understand that she
has not been at home for some time, and has been boarded until such
time as she could be received at Perkins.
Kindly advise, by return mail, most convenient method of
reaching Perkins from the North Station, in Boston.
Very truly yours.
JAMES HARTNESS
GOVERNOR
JULIUS A.WILLCOX
S*-CRETARY OF CIVIL & M I LITAR V AFFAI RS
STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
MONTPELIER
June 3, 1921
Edward E. Allen, Director
Perkins Institution
Watertown, Mass.
Dear Mr. Allen:
Authority is hereby given to place
Eliza Barnard with other of her school mates in the
summer camp to be conducted by your institution this
coming summer through the twelve weeks' vacation,
the cost to be five dollars ($5.00) per week. Will
you kindly bill this expense to this department at
the end of the vacation.
As to Hazel A. Lyon, I thank you for
your letter in regard to this girl. I am taking
this matter up with the mother. You will hear from
me again.
Very truly yours.
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FORREST F. DRYDEN. President
Insurance Company of America
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|N RE Helen Isabel Glynn.
# V Maple Street,
Wakefield, Mass.,
4 9 Conway Street,
Office of company at . . Roelindale, Mass. ,
. March 2, 1320,
Berkins Institute for the Blind,
"atertosn, Massachusetts.
Tear doctor:
Attention of the Fuoeri n tend on t.
I am endeavoring to obtain positive proof that the above
named is totally and permanently blind, that an operation will not re¬
store sight, in order that this party may receive benefits under a
disability clause now part of toe policy contract, this clause has be¬
come retroactive so that persons insured prior to 1916, but who become
afflicted after Tanuary 1, 1916, may participate in the benefits grant¬
ed under this clause.
The mother of this child informs me that this child was
a student at your institution on two different occasions, therefor I
am writing to ask if there is available any record to establish total
blindness, the State Board, has no such record, and I am advised tiiat
there is no record establishing this fact available at the Massachusetts
Bye and Sar Infirmary, where this child was operated on about one year
ago, and one eye removed, as I understand at that time the vision of
the remaining eye, while impaired was not such that the child was con¬
sidered totally blind.
Any information you can furnish in this case will be
appreciated, and will be advantageous to the family of this child if
they can establish the child is totally blind.
Trusting to be favored and thanking you for your consider¬
ation.
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■rery truly yours
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Ur. JS. 70. Allen,
From
Perkins Institute for the Blind
Watertown, Mass.
Date August 6th, 1920.
Subject:
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Dear Sir:
I have a son a little over twelve years of age, entirely blind
in one eye, partially blind in the other, whom I would like to enter in
the Perkins Institute at the opening of this fall's term.
This child was born in Maine, and, as I understand it, there
is an arrangement whereby Maine children are entered in your institute
by the state. This boy has had four years in the Western Pennsylvania
Institution for the blind at Pittsburgh, Pa., having finished his fourth
year there this summer.
Will you kindly send me full particulars with necessary forms
and advise just what I shall do toward making arrangements to get him
into your institution this coming term.
Thanking you for your attention, I am,
Yours very truly.
Super intent ent.
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American Can Company
To
Mr. Edward E. Allen,
From
Uhas. Winton
Perkins Institution for the Blind
Watertown, Mass.
Date
August 18th, 1920.
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Subject:
Dear Sirs
I am returning herewith papers which I have had filled in in accord¬
ance with your letter of August 13th.
Although Henry has the partial sight of one eye, which enables him
to get around quite readily and also enables him to see printed letters when
held near the eye and in certain position, he is unable to see enough so' that
he can do much in a regular grade school.
His first two years of schooling w«f£ spent in a grade school at Lubec,
Maine, but he was unable to do the work and did not get much out of it, and
I felt that if he was to be properly educated, it was necessary to get him
into an institution for the blind.
On account of my parents living in Pennsylvania, I made arrangements
through them to put him into the Western Pennsylvania Institute at Pittsburgh
where he has been for the past four years. circumstances are such jhow,
however, that it is desirable for me to have him nearer home, and as I live
in Portland, I would like very much to get him into your institution.
I feel that I want the boy to have as good an education as I can
provide for him, and also feel that it is out of the question to try to
educate him in the regular schools.
Please let me know as soon as possible the next stej> to take in
order to secure his admission into your school so that the matter can be
closed up in time for him to enter at the beginning of the fall tens.
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Ur. Eaward E. Allen #2.
August 18th, 1920.
Thanking you in advance, I so,
j.ours very truly.
MAURICE WOLFE. PRES t Gen.Mgr
S N.ARNI, Vice Pres
JOHN T NIELSON. Stc C-Tnt.
September 30, 1919.
Perkins Institute,
Princeton,
Mass.
Gentlemen: -
7/e are dnclosing check for *75.00 covering October
tuition and salary, account of ■‘h’nest Smith.
Very truly yours,
THE METEOR MOTOR CAR COMPANY,
PEE 3. & GEE. GR.
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STATE HOUSE, BOSTON
January 16,1920.
PAYSON SMITH
Commissioner of Education
Mr. Edwin E. Allen,
Director, Perkins Institution and Massachusetts
School for the Blind,
Boston.
My dear Mr. Allen:-
I am enclosing herewith the applications of Antone
F. Carlos, Raymond L. Combs, and Norman N. Pike, with
the approval of the Governor.
Very truly yours,
& tr I'l/yiAso
Deputy Commissioner.
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®fje Commontoealtf) of Jfflaggacfjusiettsi
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON
PAYSON SMITH
Commissioner of Education
Feb. 12, 1920.
Mr. Fdward E. Allen,
Eirector, Perkins Institute,
Watertown, Mass.
My dear Sir:
I a”"! enclosing a warrant authorizing you
to admit Frederick William Bowen, of Millbury, as a
pupil of the Commonwealth in Perkins Institute and
Massachusetts School for the Blind.
Yours very truly,
RIE/MM
PAY50N SMITH
Commissioner of Education
FRANK W. WRIGHT
Director
tEfje Commontoealtf) of iHaggadjuSettg
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON
DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
EDUCATION AND NORMAL SCHOOLS
March £4, 19£0.
Mr. Edward- S. Allen,
Parkins Institution and
Massachusetts School for the Blind,
V/atertown , Mass.
Dear Mr. Allan:
I am enclosing the applications of Josejh Tripoldi,
illiam L. lamarine , Helen Tirslla and Jose h McCarthy, hich
have been approved by the Governor.
Very truly yours.
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